Hugo frowned, unable to maintain his composure anymore.
'Is this their aim?' Hugo thought.
"That'll be impossible! Who in their right mind would accept such terms?" Hugo exclaimed.
"I don't know. Maybe you?" Riz shrugged. "Anyway, I've given you an option. The rest is up to you."
Hugo trembled in anger. They asked for land. The idea was absurd.
Whose land are they going to take?
Taking a deep breath, Hugo forced himself to address the issue logically. "If I may ask... how much land are we talking about to make up the shortfall in compensation?"
Riz paused, pretending to think. His eyes then slowly shift toward Hugo.
"Hmm... An area around the size of Hagen Island should be enough."
"That's preposterous! I'll not agree to this." Hugo instantly burst out.
His eyes widened in disbelief. Hagen Island?! That was his territory. His stronghold. The cornerstone of his family's wealth and influence.
Once he loses that, his family will fall from grace.
