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In his office filled with paperwork, Fayle warmly greeted his son. "Good job. You've been through a lot, Caron."
"It's been a year since I last saw you, Father. Have you been well? Though, from the looks of it... You don't seem fine," Caron remarked. He glanced around at the overwhelming stacks of reports scattered across the room with a faint smile on his lips.
Fayle chuckled at his son's joke, nodding in agreement before asking, "Does it really look as if I'm not fine in your eyes?"
"Yes, well... I personally don't like paperwork," Caron answered.
"I'm not doing this because I enjoy doing it either," Fayle said.
"Still, there are rumors that you're the real power behind the family these days," Caron remarked.
It had been four years since the Leston Duchy declared its intervention in external matters. There was no denying that Fayle's capabilities had played a huge role in the family's rapid expansion. He had been tirelessly growing the family's businesses and leading the development of Azureocean Castle. The once small and modest stronghold was now bustling with tall buildings rising everywhere, all thanks to Fayle's efforts.
Previously, Azureocean Castle's only claim to fame had been as the base of the Oceanwolf Knight Order. But now, it had become the key stronghold in the empire's northwest. Things such as trade, labor, and resources all flowed through the castle, making it a hub of activity. And naturally, with money flowing in, the strength of...
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