9. The First Bussiness Deal

Edward did not understand what Geraldian meant. Edward had never heard of Arthur taking young men in the city of Carvelar. Let alone to be used as guinea pigs.

"Lower the knife in your hand, I don't understand at all," Edward said as he raised his hand. Trying to calm Geraldian's anger.

Geraldian remained firmly holding the knife in hand. He took one step forward, still pointing the knife at Edward, and viewed Edward as a threat.

"You must be in on Arthur's plan too! Where are you hiding our children?" Geraldian asked accusingly.

"Geraldian, put your knife down first. We will talk nicely." Edward calmed down again. His gaze grew wary as the tip of the knife was only an inch in front of his face.

"You are a threat..." Geraldian grumbled angrily.

At that moment Edward accidentally glanced at some frames displayed on the wooden table. Near the counter, Edward was drawn to one of the picture frames featuring Geraldian with a young man and... Arthur?

Why would Arthur be with them?

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