They did not voice an opinion, as it was the Lord's question to answer, and naturally, the decision rested with him.
Lance could see the man's fierce determination to change his current situation. He liked ambitious people; it meant they were willing to work.
However, overly enthusiastic people often possessed a strong utilitarian drive. Such individuals were difficult to read; one had to rely on real-world experience to discern their true nature.
"What is your name?"
"Bonaparte."
On hearing this name, Lance couldn't help but ponder. "That doesn't sound like a name commonly found in the Empire. Where are you from?"
"I am a serf who fled Parretos to avoid taxes and came to the Empire. Then, when the Empire suffered disasters, I continued my flight and ended up here."
Lance knew Parretos was in the Knight's Country, west of the Empire. He had heard that taxes there were as high as ninety percent, frequently prompting serfs to flee.
