“For this reason, I need a person. One whose loyalty I can fully trust to carry out this task without fail.”

She poured out some little pills and tossed them at the young man.

“He must be without all other concerns so that he can serve me with all his heart and mind. And just as insurance, I’ll have him consume this poison that I specially concocted. A poison that only I have the antidote to or he’d die when the moment arrives. But be in no two minds that this perilous task comes with rich rewards. He will receive a tenth of the bank’s profits every year.”

“These are the pills for my poison. Take it, and any betrayal shall result in an excruciatingly painful death. At the same time, pledge me your full loyalty and devotion, and you shall enjoy rewards beyond your imagination.”