After all, as an alchemist whose skills are close to master level (at least in the eyes of ordinary people regarding Ian's alchemy proficiency), the willingness to accept the Viscount's unborn son as his disciple is, by itself, enough to make Viscount Grant beam with joy, regardless of Xiawei Territory's so-called "exploitation" of Harrison Port.
After all, ordinary talents don't lack opportunities, thanks to the conditions offered by Harrison Port. But a genius like Ian, devoid of sentimentality, would never casually accept a student.
Given the relationship between Viscount Grant and Ian, their ongoing cooperation guarantees that the Viscount's child would be Ian's direct disciple.
In this sense, even if Harrison Port suffers a slight disadvantage, so what? Moreover, they're fundamentally not at a disadvantage at all.
What then, is Xiawei Territory losing out?
Certainly not.
