"Did I catch your attention?" She stood up, moving closer and leaning down, her cleavage just within his line of sight.
"Are you telling the truth?" he quickly asked, making sure to maintain eye contact. It would be awkward if he stared at her chest after just rejecting her offer.
She flashed a satisfied smile, sensing that he was slightly affected by her attempt to seduce him.
"Yes, the royal family commissioned me to build a portal in the capital, one that would connect to allied cities. That's why I have access to a lot of resources."
"Do you really need that many to build a portal?" he asked
Lucia tilted her head slightly, sensing his confusion. She had assumed he knew the complexity of building a portal, given his power.
Still, she decided to explain to him, knowing it would strengthen her bargaining position.
