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Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: Three Things_1

"This matter has nothing to do with her—it was all my doing. Please, My Lord, spare my daughter."

"Hand over everything, and I'll spare your daughter."

Lance had no intention of bargaining; the musket he held aloft was already primed to fire.

"I will give in."

Unable to bear the pressure, the farm owner immediately agreed. Only then did Lance lower the musket, not neglecting to grumble, "Wouldn't it have been better to do this from the start? Must I resort to force—did you really think you could escape?"

"The reason David kept me alive is because he hadn't found my money," the farm owner said, now calmer, revealing why David hadn't killed him.

As he spoke, he seemed to resign himself to his future, seeing it clearly for the first time. Now he wondered if he hadn't harbored David, if he had just been honest, could he have avoided today's fate?

"I hope that you, My Lord, will keep your promise."

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