Hands a little shaky, Leon took the paper from Xavier and stared at it like it was his little ticket to paradise. His eyes were wide and his lips parted in astonishment. He didn't expect it. Not only had the master thanked him enough, but he'd also made him known to a rook full of people who had no regard for him, now they all wanted to be on his side or fight against him. Either way, this only proves to Leon that he has suddenly gained prominence in the room. But being given half of anything he had? That was just beyond imagination, he wasn't sure how to react to such a grand gesture. "Are you sure? You don't have to do this," he said. Xavier smiled, "And this is exactly the reason I want to give you everything. You are so modest and your kindness is what baffles me, Leon, you deserve all this and more," he said. Leon looked at him, dumbstruck. He looked at the crowd and could see a mixture of anger, disbelief, and envy as spl as open admiration on their faces. Leon smirked at the
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