Outstanding Debts
"Debts?" Kiera asked in perplexity, "Who would [you] owe debts to?"
"Jacob Hays and Veronica Stone." Kaze replied boldly, "Jacob provided me resources in my greatest time of need; it's not an exaggeration to say much of what exists at Immortal Skye is because of him. Veronica has aided me in testing and preparing him for a position of power; therefore, today I will give them what I promised."
Jake felt an electric thrill bolt through his body like lightning, energizing him. He couldn't believe his ears. "I only recorded a video and bought you some clothing...."
"Nonsense," the emperor scoffed, "One cannot overstate the value of clothing and appearance for building one's reputation. More importantly, lest you have forgotten, you recorded that video as an unconditional favor for me.
I'm not sure what that word [favor] means to you, but its value is immeasurable to me."