Master Ito had just said that he had created enough strength to make his 2nd rate family to become part of the big families.
That was something that Eric couldn't let it slide. If there was one thing he needed right now was strong servants to help him with the preparation.
Certainly, those guys loyalty would be with Master Ito at best, and really dubious at worst, but he didn't need them to be loyal.
He didn't want them to create his foundation, he needed them to perform certain tasks for him, mostly killing, fighting, and security.
Without losing time he immediately asked him,
"What was that about the strength you created? Where are they now? Would they come back if you asked them to?"
Master Ito was a bit surprised, especially after he had said that sad story to him, which Eric had easily brushed aside, but still Eric's orders took precedence so he answered,