Hade spent another 30 minutes discussing the terms of his deal with Darla before finally exiting the room.
"You look better than I anticipated," commented the leader of the Violet Vanguard when he came out.
"You underestimated me," Hade replied, not even trying to mince his words.
Nanya scoffed derisively in response but still chose to keep her silence. She knew better than to argue with some sheltered, naive urchin who still knew nothing about the harsh and unforgiving ways of the world.
Hade was not that desperate to begin a friendship with her either. True strength and skill were attested by one's character.
Magic rank was not everything, just ask Varis.
Once they rendezvoused with the party left in the reception, Hade and the operator were finally permitted to leave.