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"I'm really anxious. I'm both a participant in this matter and a concerned party. In truth, I really hope that I could help my former homeland resolve such an issue," John said awkwardly as he stood in the room.

"This matter no longer has anything to do with you. The debt we're seeking was originally ours, things that should have been obtained within a year! These were stolen from us by the Augustin Clan, so they must be coughed up," Harry, waiting for the envoy delegation, consoled John by patting his shoulder.

"I understand all that. It's just that I... am not feeling too well," John said as he took out a handkerchief to wipe his handsome face.

"My lord, the envoy delegation from the Poplar Kingdom has arrived," a subordinate announced, pushing open the door to inform Harry and John who were waiting there.