Onto The Main Course
'Seeing as how they both belong to Class 3 Merchant Groups, it's possible they've crossed paths on less-than-favorable terms more than once. That being said, there's too much emotion behind his reaction for it to just be a few small clashes. Is there some deep history between the two of them?'
Linkin was no stranger to that look in William's eyes. It was not as simple as being wronged once or twice. That cold gaze and the heavy tone of William's voice when he spoke all pointed to signs of someone who had been betrayed. In what way, Linkin did not know. However, if that was the case...
'It may be even easier to guide to his hand than I anticipated.'
Linkin knew that there were few things in the world that could steer one's actions as effortlessly as strong emotions. Love, hate, admiration, disdain—they were all things that could lead even the wisest of men down dark and unforgiving paths.