Chrysalis

Chapter 1260

Turns out they aren’t particularly impressed I’ve brought Odin along with me. No sooner have we entered the chamber than the guards are whipping out blades and the mages are slapping down shields around the core of their group.

Enid looks as confused as I feel, and there’s some rapid words exchanged. I put together a mind bridge and connect to her in order to find out what in the heck is going on.

[They’re upset you brought an Assassin Demon with you,] she tells me, eyeing Odin askance.

[A what?!]

I turn to look at the little demon.

[You’re an Assassin Demon?]

[I thought you already knew that.]

I probably did. I shrug.

[So he’s an Assassin Demon. So what?]

Enid gives me that look that tells me she's annoyed, and developing a headache.

[So they think you’re going to assassinate someone. Why else would you bring one to a meeting with an envoy from another group?]

[If I was going to assassinate one of them, why the heck would I waltz in with him in plain view of everyone? Besides, he’s not going to kill anyone. Odin, do you feel the urge to commit murder?]

[A bit, yes.]

[Shut up for a minute, Odin. What the heck, man? Seriously. Look, can you just explain to them he’s a friend of the Colony and we are not planning on having anyone assassinated. I only dragged him up here so he could stop being creepy somewhere else.]

you stop describing

No. And frankly, I’m

is able to calm the brathians down long enough for them to put their weapons away, which in turn lets the Colony feel comfortable enough to stop pulling thousands of troops off the walls to

connect with the leader of the delegation, Eran Thouris, a sparkling purple-scaled lady,

I say upfront. [I’d totally forgotten that this guy was an Assassin Demon, otherwise I wouldn’t have brought

to bring a demon of killing to a

happy to overlook the whole incident. In exchange

[Not happening.]

I’m going to let them get away with shaving more profit out

here to talk about our deal? Are we

though it doesn’t

your products to market. We have brought

Road, this story should be reported

For whatever reason, the craft-ants who fill up the countless workshops of the Colony are obsessed with quality. They grind their Skills day and night, cleaning up every little detail they can find in order to produce the best work that they can. Actually, it’s probably because most of the furniture and food goes to the Queens now that I think about it.

pretty sure we had rooms and work areas prepared

to prevent snooping, just in case these scaly negotiators

up with you,] Eran continues, taking a long sip of her tea. [That is the issue of introducing your goods

We provide the stuff, you take it to market and

not trying to negotiate for a better price,] she says, stalling my immediate complaint, [I’m trying to make sure this venture gets off to the best possible start.

attendants steps forward with a large scroll that is placed on the table and unfurled in front of the delegate. What is revealed is a beautifully made, vividly coloured and

This is some valuable stuff! Are they giving us this

[Nice map,] I say.

Smooth.

then stands to better point out locations on

we have is that there are very few monster-made goods on the market. Very few. Those that are, tend to be from well established sellers with a reputation for quality that people can trust. A good example you are

not get eaten. This clash of ideals is sure to create some tension. I don’t think I’d be buying

be

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