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.]

describing me as

said? No. And frankly,

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

intermediaries, I manage to connect with the leader of the delegation,

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

somewhat rude to bring a demon of killing to

overlook the whole incident. In exchange for renegotiating a few

[Not happening.]

with shaving more profit out of

deal? Are we going

it doesn’t

will enable us to start bringing your products to market. We have brought along our goods inspectors, who will remain with you here in the nest to supervise the packing of the merchandise,

this story should be reported

obsessed with quality. They grind their Skills day and night, cleaning up every little detail they can find in order

pretty sure we had rooms and work areas

in case these scaly negotiators were hoping

Eran continues, taking a long sip of her tea. [That is

that your side of the agreement? We provide the stuff, you take it to market and

negotiate for a better price,] she says, stalling my immediate complaint, [I’m trying to make sure this venture gets off to the best

of the 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 exquisitely detailed map of the fourth

Are they giving us this information for free?! I better

[Nice map,] I say.

Smooth.

better point

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

Monsters, for the most part, want to eat people. People, be they golgari, human, brathian or ka’armodo, would rather they not get eaten. This clash of ideals

will be reluctant to purchase

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