Chapter 1087

"What?" Fred's eyes sparkled with excitement as he expressed his surprise. Zuko leaned forward, a faint smile curling at the corner of his lips. "I said I'll help you rise to power! But there is one condition you must agree to." Fred furrowed his brows slightly, intrigued by Zuko's proposition. Despite the age difference, the young man standing before Fred exuded a certain aura that surpassed his own. Fred was well aware of Zuko's background as a Hamerton, and since arriving in Southeast Aciatic, he had learned about the intricate connections between the Hamertons and the royal family in the region. Zuko had been bestowed with a noble title from a young age. As a pragmatic person, Fred realized he had no other viable options but to cooperate with the young Count. He took a deep breath and nodded. "I will follow your lead, Mr. Hamerton!" "Very well." Zuko poured coffee into a cup with a relaxed and elegant demeanor. He savored the taste and chuckled softly. "The flavor is quite go