268 I really where you get your confidence from, Vesta.

"Speak."

Vaan spoke as he turned back to Declan. A big smile then appeared on Declan's face and,

"The mansion you live in, I like that place quite a lot." He commented.

"Hu-" Vaan wanted to say something, Declan, however, wasn't planning on giving away the momentum he finally had,

"And the new Vesta House as well, even though it isn't very suitable for my tastes, I believe it would be a great servant quarter. You see, it has that vibe in it, you know, considering the sort of people who have lived there."

Vaan didn't say anything. His silence was like a drug for Declan, whose smile couldn't be any wider as he continued,

"I wanted both of them for a long time, of course, I am not a heartless bastard, I won't just make you give them to me without having a chance to defend them.

So how about we make a bet?