The Author's POV

Frowning slightly, Amanda thought she had heard wrongly as she said.

"A deal?"

What kind of deal did he want to make with her?

...did he perhaps want to purchase a skill? An artifact? A partnership?

Many questions emerged in Amanda's head she tried to understand the current situation. Seeing the confusion written on Amanda's face, I spoke up.

"Yeah, I'm trying to set up a company and I'm currently looking for a backer"

Hearing the latter part of my sentence, as if some of her doubts were cleared, Amanda's brows knit in a frown as she looked at me and asked

"So you want a backer, in what sort of way?"

Nodding my head, I elaborated.

"Yes, one that would deter others from trying to blackmail my company or try to use their influence to try to shut us down or force us into giving them the framework of the project"

Taking a sip of her coffee, Amanda nodded her head.

"I see..."

That indeed made sense.

...if he decided to start up a company, having a large corporation supporting them was a good idea. That way there would be fewer people that would dare touch them.

Unless they were targeted by a large power whose strength was equivalent or greater to the backers they chose, the company would be able to develop smoothly and unobstructed. It was a great idea for those who were planning on increasing their market share quickly.

Nodding her head in understanding, after a short pause, Amanda's eyes narrowed as she understood something. She then proceeded to look at me and say

"...and you want the demon hunter guild to back you?"

Seeing that she understood, I nodded my head as I smiled

"Pretty much..."

What better backer was there than the current number one guild in the human domain?

Diamond graded guild, Demon hunter.

With them backing my company, its development would be smooth and fast. Exactly what I wanted.

Seeing me nod my head in confirmation, Amanda fell into deep thought as the frown on her face deepened.

"hmmm...I see"

Seeing Amanda's frown deepen, afraid that she would misunderstand I tried to elaborate.

"Ah, don't worry, I'm not asking you this as a favor but rather a deal on fair terms. As you have seen from the video, the product that I've developed is called a magic card"

Raising her head, Amanda thought back at the video I had shown her. Remembering the red card that shot fire after mana was injected in it, Amanda's interest piqued.

"So that thing was a magic card? "

"Yes"

Nodding my head and turning on my phone, I turned on the holographic function and showed Amanda the image of a red card that had fine golden patterns on its side. I then proceeded to explain to her how the card functioned.

"To summarize what it does, it's basically a card that can cast spells. Sort of like an external medium or an artifact"

Pausing and pointing towards the golden patterns on the card, I continued

"By engraving a simple magic circle on the card and by using a specific mixture of materials to create the frame of the card, the magic card can be created. It's essentially an item that upon injecting mana into the card activates the magic circle engraved on it and thus from there allows for users to cast spells like mages. Moreover, it can be used more than once..."

Hearing my explanation, Amanda didn't respond immediately. Placing her hand on her chin as she fell into deep thought, after a couple of seconds, she looked at me and questioningly asked

"...are you sure?"

she listened to, the so called 'magic card'

be an instant hit in the market if it

knowing just how good this product

proof regarding the magic card item,

card actually came out for commercial use and it wasn't as good as it

of the goodwill she had for Ren, Amanda had to

my phone, I

prototype works. Didn't you

to provide you with a proper commercial usable one to present to investors. Moreover, you can just ask Melissa regarding the details...she's the one that is

I spoke, I tried to emphasize the fact that

sounded more trustworthy. After all, she was a renowned scientist. She had

about it, although I was the one that presented the idea to Melissa...in actuality, I

had a rough understanding of how magic

remember the materials required to make the card and using the internet to understand a couple of small concepts,

was only

actually put it to practice was much harder as a lot of factors needed

was able to take my crappy framework and actually do something with it. After all, what

definitely parts that I had not included in

couldn't help but inwardly praise Melissa's genius. She really was worthy of winning the equivalent of a

hand on the side of her hair as she brushed it backward, Amanda pursed her lips tightly

think about

listening to what I had to say, Amanda

that Melissa was the

there was a high chance that this was really a thing. Moreover,

leisurely sat back on the

you can go to Melissa and retrieve

Hesitating, Amanda said

I do agree, what do you think

as I thought for a couple

all profits,

Frowning, Amanda asked

on all

"Yes"

was a

they wouldn't really help much apart from investing and using their

on all of the profits made from the sales. Unless they planned on heavily investing in the company,

all profits didn't sound like a lot, considering the possibilities of Magic cards, it was a very good deal. After all, I was only borrowing their name, aside from that all they

didn't immediately respond. After a bit of

"20%"

my head, I firmly

discount for all

current limit. Any more than this and it would not be worth

noticing that this was the last offer, after a

won't make

Amanda's response, I smiled and

"perfect"

she considered

the card came out, Amanda would without a doubt present it to the board of members of the guild who

was

[Human, let's go]

claws scratch my trousers from below the chair, I sighed and stood

I've said all I wanted

"Mhm"

drank

I waved goodbye at Amanda

me if you

"Ren"

"Yes?

to leave,

"What's your number?"