"I... am starting to believe that you prepared for this before we met," Avadil said with bafflement, and he had the right to feel as such. In front of him lay artifacts of different assortments and shapes, all gleaming with top-touch inscription.
"You were the one to suggest the contract. All I did was to deliver," Arthur said with a smile. "Are you sure you can sell all of these? It would cause quite a stir."
"I can handle it," Avadil said, and Arthur stared at him silently. This young man had some hidden capabilities and agenda, which was proved by Traitor's attempt to frame him.
"However, there are people to whom you can't take their bids. They are those on my blacklist, and it is time to make them understand the gravity of their actions."
"I understand, but I advise treating them as moving coins. If you use this to gain political leverage over your enemies, your business will suffer just the same."
