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"You two are arguing non-stop over a few percentage points of interest, not afraid of losing face if word gets out.
Hudson, have you forgotten something?
Why is there only a custom deposit for the Big Dumb Bear and none for the dragon myself?
Don't forget, the one before you might be a future Dragon King, or even the legendary Dragon Emperor, hence the interest must be doubled!"
When faced with the voluntarily approaching Maxim, Belsden's gaze shifted, as if looking at a fool.
You're after their interest, but they are after your principal.
It would have been fine if you had the ability to pay, but once it exceeds the payment limit, Belsden does not believe Hudson would go bankrupt fulfilling the contract.
Good reputation, that's just because the benefit of breaching the contract isn't large enough.