Legacy of the Dark Sage

Chapter 1205 Miscalculation (11)

Reynard and Kyran entered the vault's archive room to discuss the materials the latter wanted. The room was relatively small, with two couches on one side and a tablet on one side just below a panel hanging on the wall.

While Kyran verbally listed the materials he wanted, Reynard searched the archive using the tablet, and the panel showed information on them, along with how many were in stock.

Kyran was quite impressed at the Crespuscule's detailed archive system and was interested in getting it. If possible, he would even trade it for a different potion or pill he had on hand. The Crepuscule would disagree because their archive system included far more in-depth information on their treasures than Reynard allowed him to see.

As far as Kyran was concerned, Reynard's access level was high enough to show more. Still, at the moment, the only data being displayed on the panel was limited to an overview of the materials and how many were available.

After a while, Kyran noticed something on the panel that made him frown inwardly. Some of the materials had two icons right next to the number of stock available. One was an icon similar to a hut, while the other was a steel box. Seeing that gave Kyran a bad feeling, and he took a mental note of which materials had those icons.

An hour later, the two finalized their negotiation and agreed to the exchange the following day. To be honest, Kyran wanted to get the materials the same day, but Reynard needed to prepare the materials, and during their talk, he asked for more of the potions and pills he wanted to buy.

Kyran had enough potions and pills with him, but if he had said that, Reynard might have been suspicious of how spacious his storage space was. To avoid that, Kyran had no choice but to agree with the exchange tomorrow, saying that he would also prepare all the items.

The two left the room afterward and returned to the open auction using the same route.

"Oh, that reminds me," Reynard suddenly said as they made their way to the private room where Cyneah and the others were still waiting. "Do you mind if I ask where you are staying in the outer city?"

Kyran looked at him sideways and replied with an unreadable expression.

"We're staying at an inn called City Lodge."

"Oh?" Reynard exclaimed with a smile. "I am familiar with the owner of that place."

He looked at Kyran and added, "If you want, I can ask him to have your group transfer to the best room they can provide."

"We're fine," Kyran replied, shaking his head. "It's not like we're staying for long."

Reynard stopped in his tracks with raised brows, seemingly surprised at hearing Kyran's response.

"Not staying for long? That is no good. You barely experienced what the Crespuscule Clan can offer by staying in the outer city," he said, sounding distraught at the idea of him and his group leaving too soon.

Estrid also told Reynard to offer to buy Kyran's items if their quality was high. If Kyran refused, he should do everything he could to make him agree. She even permitted him to use the Treasure Vault as a bargaining chip.

Of course, Estrid knew Reynard's negotiation skills were not that good. Thus, she also made a move on her side. And what best to use against her opponent than the people he cared about?

Considering this, Estrid kept an eye on Kyran's companions. She decided to curry their favor by assisting them with any items they wanted to buy in the open auction. To her dismay, they did not bid for any of the items. Thus, she decided to visit them personally.

Upon meeting them, she immediately noticed that they were all in disguise. Moreover, she was intrigued by how well they concealed their actual magic signatures.

Estrid talked to them and tried to build a rapport. However, she soon noticed how nervous they were in her presence. She was not that surprised, though. Even the most powerful mage in the Higher Realm would lower his head before her. That fact alone was enough to make the others fear her.

In any case, Estrid invited them for dinner inside the inner city, to which they somewhat reluctantly agreed.

Again, Estrid was not surprised at their reaction because she knew how nervous they were. While instructing her people to escort Kyran's companions to the inner city, Estrid received a report of Reynard's return. Thus, she decided to greet him and have them come.

Fortunately, Reynard was good enough to offer Kyran and his companions a pass to enter the inner city. However, preparing those passes would have taken a long time, and there was also a chance for Kyran to decline the offer, so Estrid decided to step in.

Fast-forward to the present, Estrid observed Kyran with narrowed eyes as she said, "I understand that you have already concluded your negotiation with Reynard here. However, I hope you don't mind discussing another with me."

"...I don't think I have anything else worth negotiating," Kyran replied with a somewhat embarrassed smile. "I have already laid out all I could offer with sir Reynard."

"I did not know you like to jest, sir Null," Estrid replied with a smile that would have bewitched any other mage. "From what I can see, there is still something you have that you can offer."

"..."

Estrid's slitted golden eyes glinted mischievously as she gestured back toward the transmission room.

"Shall we go? Don't worry, I already had your lady companions escorted to my mansion," she said with a smile. Without waiting for Kyran or Reynard to respond, she walked on ahead.

Reynard gestured for Kyran to go before him, and he followed suit.

The three entered the transmission room, where the mage was already waiting.

"To my mansion," Estrid told the mage as she stepped on the platform.