Expanding Operations 

With Lothur's words about his ambitions and plans, everyone in the surrounding area fell silent, wondering what might happen.

They knew they had no alternative but to stay on his side. After all, they had already come a long way as his ally. To stop being so now would make no difference to those who would stand against Lothur if the truth about him became public.

At the same time, they had room to grow quickly alongside him and could do so in relative safety.

For all intents and purposes, Lothur was not in the empire and was only a suspect. If it stayed that way, their journey would be smooth.

And while he would have to hide and live in the dark, they were the ones who could enjoy the many benefits of being at his side, being his partner in the Ritter Motor Company.

These were good advantages and opportunities that no one there could ignore.

'If he is going to leave and stay away, we will be safe to continue our business in the short term...' Larissa thought.