276. Tit for tat_3

"No, it's not plagiarism, it's emulation and research,"

Lonco quickly tried to soothe her:

"Don't be rash, Selena. Father doesn't want to break with Jarvis, nor does he wish to interfere with your relationship with Jarvis. You must know that in matters like signing Magic Contracts, if one seeks to gain greater benefits and fairness, it is essential to have enough bargaining chips in hand.

"The Spells developed by Hotams may not match the power of Jarvis's, but they are still enough to put us on an equal footing with him.

"Moreover, in extreme cases, having the Spells developed by Hotams means we won't find ourselves at a disadvantage in front of the Sea Monsters, should we lose access to Jarvis's Magic Scrolls.

"Surely you don't want to see your family and the Academy always at the mercy of... erm... at the mercy of Jarvis, right? Do you think Father is correct?"

"Heh..." Selena was silent for some time before letting out a cold, inexplicable chuckle: