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

what you just said? No. And frankly, I’m shocked you would

put their weapons away, which in turn lets the Colony feel comfortable enough to stop pulling thousands of troops off the walls to surround

going through several intermediaries, I manage to connect with the leader of the delegation, Eran Thouris, a sparkling purple-scaled lady,

this guy was an Assassin Demon,

bring a demon of

whole incident. In exchange

[Not happening.]

like they are point blank robbing us. There’s no way I’m going to let them get away with shaving more profit out of us just because I made them think we were trying to murder them. That

about our deal? Are we going to move

it doesn’t

we are here to discuss our agreement and take steps that will enable us to start bringing your products to market. We have brought along our goods inspectors, who will remain with you here

from Royal 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. Hey,

sure we had rooms and work areas prepared for

to prevent snooping, just in case these scaly

long sip of her tea. [That is the issue

provide the stuff, you take it to market and sell

better price,] she says,

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

stuff! Are they giving us this information

[Nice map,] I say.

Smooth.

stands to better

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 likely familiar with is the sophos. Their custom designed pet-cores go for a premium all over the fourth. Customers dislike buying from monsters as a rule. I’m

to eat people. People, be they golgari, human, brathian or ka’armodo, would rather they not get eaten. This clash of ideals is sure

think people will be

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