The fact that King Harold had personally invited Carl to become one of his loyal subjects was surprising, since the king normally left such matters to his subordinates. Yet, it seemed only natural for the king to do so. That giant beast from the Abyss was valuable beyond measure and as the person with the formula that could turn this monster into treasure, Carl was most certainly worthy to be called upon by the king himself.
Besides, the king had already said before this that the one who won the apothecary competition would not only receive a large amount of cash, but would also be conferred a title. Harold was just going through with what he had promised.
Everyone could already imagine what would happen next. Carl would pledge his allegiance to the king, be accorded the title of baronet
