The employee was confused and brushed it off and laughed.
"Your joking right"
I looked him dead in the eye and said in a deathly tone
"Does it look like I'm joking, I suggest you go in that back room or whatever you do here and get that person"
"Ok ok no need to do that"
He walked quickly upstairs and to many places trying to find someone before coming in with a tall and slim man with an amazing smile that would put any guy to shame and even some girls. He walked right up to us and bowed. Which took me back
"Please excuse the disturbance and any difficulties we caused you with this service. If you still have the time and want to continue your business with this merchant guild please follow me"
I gave a nonchalant expression.
"There is no need to bow to me ever good sir. Raise your head and I'll most definitely continue my business here, especially after such a display of goodwill to me and my dear friend."
Elinor and I followed the man into his office. Decorated with many artifacts and magical instruments.
"You have such an amazing office here would you mind telling me your name? I have to know after all I think you'll become more than just a partner in trade and maybe a friend."
The man looked at me with a gentle smile.
"This is nothing good sir and my name is Grundall. Grundall Steelwolf and please for now we talk business there is a time and place for everything. So what brings you here good sir? You may state your name or not it's our policy to keep confidentiality no matter what"
"Thank you for answering that question then Grundall and I don't mind one bit my name is Findil Shen. You see I'm a traveller and I think I've struck upon gold. I wanted to see if this was true but I was harassed by the time I walked through the door."
"I'm sorry to hear that but please continue your story and show me what you found it peaks my interest"
"Of course"
I took a piece of the Barkah and set it on the desk this had been altered to contain less soul energy but it was still above standard and even some high-ranking soul stones.
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To not make things confusing between Barkah and soul stones. 'll explain it here.
Barkah is made from souls being forced by mana to comply with your desire. The soul needs a catalyst that's why lots of mana is used and after compressing the soul into mana it makes a stone-like shape that can alter many things like its own property of matter. Barkah's base matter is solid.
Now soul stones are different as it's like a Pokemon ball only capturing the soul and putting it into a magic stone. Soul stones are used by soul mages as well but we will get to that later when we encounter one or when an explanation is needed.
Thank you for understanding author.
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"This is what I found on the site it will be kept confidential for obvious purposes."
Grundall couldn't contain his breathing he was practically panting at this "thing" he barely knew. All he knew was that this item would start a revolution in soul magic everywhere if they could see it.
"I can tell why, but you have me suspicious mow why us no me and not a magic guild that specializes in soul magic? I bet they would give up everything they have to even look at this."
"There is no need to be suspicious at all after all I'm not after making a revolution. I'm after the people who would give every little thing to have it. I need money right now not fame I'm sure you understand Grundall."
"I do understand Mr. Findil but here is the thing this is pretty priceless and priceless things don't sell often. Which is why I'm sure you're here but we can even buy this off you an-"
"I'll stop you right there I want money but after hearing how priceless this is. How about a partnership based on trust? No contracts between the merchant guilds just a contract between us."
I said this with a smile looking at him think with a puzzled expression.
"How about this I'll get you to be the CEO of this merchant guild give me 4 days and I'll do it but here's the condition you have to be more than just a business partner to me we need to be friends."
He was still in thought before slamming his hand on the desk.
"YOUR INSANE. I LIKE IT! Why the hell not sure you seem to very interesting Findil. Let's be friends and even if I don't end up as a CEO I'll still love to be your friend"
As we left the room with bright eyes Elinor sat in the room with shock looking at what happened. Thought that Matthew was one amazing idiot and that she would love to hear the plan he came up with in a matter of seconds, but that's a question for later. She followed us out as everyone was in shock. They thought that I would be chewed out by the Manager. Not making jokes while walking out of the building like brothers who just went through a night drinking.
After a couple of hours of friendly talk and making up stories one after another of my persona. We came open his house with the night sky in the background. Luminating the roads with cheers from people in bars. Grundall lost in reminiscing of his past spoke in a different tone being genuine and friendly.
"Thank you Findil for making my day it's been a while since someone has thought of me. As a brother or friend so stop by when you want."
"I will Grundall"
I hit my chest
"We're brothers from this day forward now get some rest"
I walked away. With a satisfied expression on my face making a genuine friend after Grundall closed his door I disappeared into the night sky. Elinor finally said something after returning to my inner world after the meeting.
"So you do have a good heart and have also been wondering what is your plan"
"Plan. What plan"
Elinor was left speechless
"You didn't"
"Of course, you already know me. I have no plan"