((Count Velmo's waiting room.)
Alaric was seated on the chair with Ava standing behind him.
Opposite him was Velmo, with Sima behind him.
While the two men stared at each other intensely, Ava and Sima did the same.
Ava didn't like the Count, not after what he did to her. And Sima didn't like the fact that Ava had all of Alaric's attention.
In conclusion, the atmosphere was tense.
Finally, Velmo spoke...
"I heard you built something impressive in the barony. A magic artifact that can light up the environment when the light is down..."
Alaric smirked. "You heard right. And soon, you'll be getting the stamp of approval from the four merchants."
As Alaric spoke, Sima couldn't help but feel proud of his accomplishments, a small smile forming on her face as she stared at him.
Ava spotted this, her face frozen with surprise.
"You managed to convince the merchants?" Velmo asked, his face now holding a serious expression.
