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

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

enough for them to put their weapons away, which in turn lets the Colony feel comfortable enough to

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

the confusion,] I say upfront. [I’d totally forgotten that this guy was an Assassin Demon,

somewhat rude to bring a demon of killing

incident. In exchange for

[Not happening.]

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

talk about our deal? Are we going

smiles, though it doesn’t

to start bringing your products to market. We have brought along our goods inspectors, who

Road, this story should be reported if encountered

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

sounds fine. I’m pretty sure we had rooms and work areas prepared for

sure did. Those rooms are heavily enchanted to prevent snooping, just in case these scaly negotiators were hoping to get some inside information.

another matter I wanted to bring up with you,] Eran continues, taking a long sip of her tea. [That is the

Isn’t that your side of the agreement? We provide the stuff, you take

for a better price,] she says, stalling my immediate complaint, [I’m trying

large scroll that is placed on the table and unfurled in front

some valuable stuff! Are they giving

[Nice map,] I say.

Smooth.

then stands to better point out locations on

A good example you are likely familiar with is the sophos. Their custom designed pet-cores

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 is sure to create some tension. I don’t

think people will be

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