Starbeck: No need for 2, just 1 will be enough!
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Just one?
Kieran frowned.
Even though he was not a qualified merchant, at least he knew how to make a deal in a proper trade. It should be built on terms that both sides were agreeable with or on even grounds.
In simpler words, both sides wished the other side to put forth more effort so they could receive more out of the deal.
Yet, Starbeck went away from the norm and lowered his part of the bargain.
It made Kieran frown hard.
The unusual reaction could only mean one thing from Kieran's perspective, Starbeck must have some special request!
Kieran didn't reply right away, he waited patiently.
As expected, after a while, Starbeck's message verified Kieran's guess.
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Starbeck: I need you to sign a confidential agreement with me, only then I can proceed.
2567: Fine with me.
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