Lance looked at Tiffany with surprise, not expecting her to be so willing to take responsibility, and couldn't help but nod, affirming her courage.
Just as Tiffany thought there might be a favorable turn, Lance's casual remark plunged her into the Abyss.
"When I went with you to the slave market, how much were the daughters of those merchants on the third floor worth? A few dozen Gold Coins, rarely ever over a hundred. Do you think you can clear this debt?"
Tiffany was stunned by these words. Even Walter, who had adopted a humble attitude, couldn't help but show anger at the implication.
But Lance continued to speak as if unaffected.
"I'm not saying this to humiliate you. I'm telling you that some things aren't just about whether you think you can handle them. You need actual strength; otherwise, you'll just make a laughingstock of yourself."
Lance's words were direct and elicited different reactions from them.
Tiffany realized she had assumed too much.
