Norton had been angered by Roland too many times; now, Roland's tough attitude only calmed him down.
His fingertips were trembling.
He knew he was at a disadvantage.
Roland's need for him was far less urgent than his need for Roland.
This bastard had investigated everything before coming.
His awkward situation in the countryside, his daughter's disgraceful affairs, even including his secretly hidden complete set of experimental equipment and most prized work.
With such a disparity in intelligence, how could he resist?
Roland's meaning was clear, only the Imperial Authority could suppress the ministers.
Join the royalist camp, and once the Minister of Finance was ousted after regaining power, revenge could be taken.
A fierce flame of revenge ignited in Norton's eyes.
Then instantly extinguished.
He was tired.
