Come Out

"Merlin, I have a request." 

Gutt, who looked weary, said with some hesitation. 

"Oh? You want me to spare the Dougland clan? 

Of course, Merlin had already guessed Gutt's meaning. A trading family was not that important to Merlin. Moreover, the Dougland clan had a lot of influence in trade. Since they were able to contribute so much to the Church, they could provide the same support to the Kingdom of Blackmoon. 

Hence, he nodded and said, "I'll ask His Majesty King Bhutto XXVII to bestow you the title of Marquis from the Kingdom of Blackmoon. I believe that with this Marquis title, your clan's status would be secured in the Kingdom of Blackmoon!" 

Gutt was very touched. Marquis was one level above the title of Count bestowed to him by the Holy Light Empire. Moreover, with Merlin's word, surely no one would dare to bring up the Dougland clan's past.