Supremacy Games

'Here we go.'

Sekiro stood up after him, his head lowered under his hat, and sighed his frustration away, feeling like an idiot for expecting a different result.

Lady Iris looked at Felix, disbelief etched across her face. She was not accustomed to being turned down.

There was a moment of stunned silence before Madam Arabella broke it, her voice quite enticing, "What if I told you we can remove the blacklist order on you and provide resources you could only dream of?"

"What do I have to give in return?" Felix asked, giving them a chance.In his eyes, if he could get rid of this irritating blacklist order from his back and also receive the support of the big lords in the city, why not? As long as the payment was something he could live with.

"I speak for myself when I say that I want you to win the tournament or at least qualify for the heavenly plane's tournament." Lady Iris shared, "This is the minimum requirement. If you managed to win this tournament, I will be getting 40% of the winnings in addition to having you promote my company's name and products in each opportunity presented to you."

Felix shook his head and looked at the other two, seemingly leading them to propose their counteroffers.

"20% of the winnings, but a ten years ambassador contract to my company." Boss Gideon said.

"35% of the winnings, but a ten-year-long committed partnership in all tournaments." Madam Arabella offered.

All of those offers might sound a bit too steep or harsh, but Sekiro wanted nothing more but for Felix to bite on any one of them.

After all, his master would be getting the support of an authoritative figure in the city, which ensured that he wouldn't get blacklisted again.

The payments were nothing in comparison to the rewards.

Alas, Felix wasn't interested in such a low-quality subordinate partnership, especially when he was confident in his capabilities to break new heights in the tournaments.

to half a million Lumus and

is non-negotiable. In addition, you will invest at least one hundred thousand Lumus of resources to help me boost my spiritual prowess. I will act as the

the moment I get accepted into a governmental position." Felix concluded, "Those

room fell into a tense silence. The representatives of Astralia's leading companies, once smug and confident, were

is a first," commented Boss Gideon, his lips curling into a mirthless smile. His eyes, however, were sharp and

who responded with a

don't usually do things this way," retorted Lady Iris, her voice containing an edge that wasn't present earlier. "We provide the sponsorship, you fight and bring in the Lumus. But

are doing you a massive favor by just

merely nodded, not backing down. "I

their displeasure evident. They were not used to such terms being dictated by

watched them, unfazed by their collective

was worth, and he was not going to let anyone underestimate him...As

his mind, a sharp, discordant chime of a

the pocket of her elaborate gown, retrieving a slim, glowing device, resembling an ancient

shadows across her face. As she read through,

projecting the message to her

tied to an influential noble, and

powerful people who controlled vast aspects of Astralia's economy felt the weight of their vulnerability in the face of nobility...Especially, when they knew

Gideon, who had been previously in a relaxed posture, stiffened. 'This is not just a simple blacklist. This

a shade paler. 'That bastard Alves kept

don't think he thought that far, he probably just pissed about us not respecting his blacklist order

the holographic message, her usual calm

of the situation dawning

a potential gold mine. But now, the risks associated with Felix were too great...The danger of retaliation from an ethereal elder was a cost