>>5522168"I won't press you for an answer now, but do think about it. Whether it's a citizenship, a better home, or a better life for your family, you'll need money for it. I'll be free this time on the next rest day. Give me your answer then."
Takigi grabs a hold of himself. 「Alright, I'll see you then. Er, one more question though. A cultivation manual - what about that? What if that's what I needed?」
A clear expression of surprise covers Kanekatsu's face, which he quickly suppresses. "I'd heard you were persistent and hardworking. I suppose you'd have to be to pass through The Martial Gate at such an age, no offense meant. It's a good quality for martial arts. Yes, if you intend to continue your cultivation, you certainly will need a manual. I can't just give you my own, obviously, but if you take up the position I can arrange for the purchase of one on the next caravan. You'd have to take out a loan to cover the expense, but, well, it would be a lower interest, longer term loan than your last one. Something paid off over the next decade. Sooner if you broke through. We can discuss it in further detail next week."
With that, Takigi takes his leave and begins returning home. You can feel him contemplating the matter over in his head.
>This matter is his decision. You will not butt in.>You will make your suspicion of the situation known. "I do not trust Kanekatsu. Do not take the position. Some things are not worth doing, regardless of money promised.">"The proposal is questionable, but I must admit that it satisfies our needs. I would consider it.">Write-In 