"'How much is 'not a lot'?"
"Two million gold coins."
"Have there been any results? For example, establishing stable relations with any family or developing a new business?"
"Sorry, I... I didn't pay much attention."
"Alright, I understand. Leave now. Find out the situation as soon as possible, bring him back. Bring back the people he took with him as well."
"Yes."
...
Behind him, Adelle was growing frantic and shouted, "Jones! You don't need to accept his terms! If we all charge at once, we still stand a chance! Even if we don't, we can at least run away! I'll gather more troops another day! Believe me, I have reinforcements!"
Jones trembled slightly and raised his left hand to stop Adelle, who was about to continue speaking. He softly said, "No, I want to fight him now."
"You want... to fight him?" Adelle's eyes widened.
Count Dracula let out a slow laugh, "You want to fight me? Do you honestly think you can win?"
"Yes, I think I can win."
