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

just said? No. And

takes a little while, but eventually Enid is able to calm the brathians down long enough for them to put their weapons away,

connect with the leader of the delegation, Eran Thouris,

upfront. [I’d totally forgotten that this guy was an

rude to bring a demon

I’m happy to overlook the whole incident. In exchange for

[Not happening.]

with shaving more profit out of

we going to move

it doesn’t reach her

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 in the nest to supervise the

story should be reported if encountered

cleaning up every little detail they can find in order to produce the best work that they can. Actually, it’s

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

rooms are heavily enchanted to prevent snooping, just in case these scaly negotiators were hoping to get

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

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

And no, I’m not trying to negotiate for a better price,] she says, stalling my immediate complaint, [I’m trying to make sure

and unfurled in front of the delegate. What is revealed is a beautifully made, vividly coloured

moly! This is some valuable stuff! Are they giving us this information for free?! I

[Nice map,] I say.

Smooth.

to better point out locations on the

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 sure you can

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

you think people will be reluctant to purchase Colony-made

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