Four is a Party (Part 4)

Caltem froze in a shocked expression for a split second before managing to regain his cool.

"Lady Graham, do you mind if I speak with mage Dimrus for a minute? As a student of one of the great academies, he can use an honest merchant who'll provide him with everything he needs for his future labs." He said.

"I'll make him the same deal my father made yours. If he finds anyone else selling magical goods of my same quality at a lower price, I'll refund him the difference."

"You are a very lucky man, Mage Dimrus." Lady Graham said with a chuckle. "Mister Caltem may not be very famous, but he's a man of his word and he can provide you ingredients that most merchants don't see their entire lives."

'That's because the Undead Courts send him to deal personally only with the families they want to recruit and most of his "goods" are either from the black market or stolen, you dumb woman.' Dusk thought.