Sevrina was still frowning as she heard Lucius' explanation. But still, she was a bit hesitant about the deal. "Even if that's true, why should I trust you? How do I know you're not lying?"
Lucius chuckled again as he tilted his head slightly. "Because we are Volcaria, the family of brutes. We talked with power and never lie."
He paused briefly as he added silently to himself. "Except for a few times and myself, of course."
Lucius gestured toward the black talent stone again as he was being persuasive. "And also, isn't it too good to pass up? Emperor-level talent, right here, within your reach. All you have to do is cooperate."
Sevrina's gaze remained fixed on the black stone before her. She was conflicted. On one hand, she didn't want to work with Lucius.
On the other hand, the black stone was undeniable proof of something she and her order had spent years pursuing: Emperor-level talent.
