A Prelude To The Agreement

The server, Mickael, took very little time to return with everyone's drinks. For Kary, he brought in a tall glass and a pitcher filled with iced water.

After putting everything on the table, he served her a glass from the pitcher and retook his leave with a wide smile. Part of his job was to know when the clients wanted to be left alone.

And he could tell this was such a moment.

Once he left the room and the door closed, Alex locked gazes with Louis.

Louis took this as his cue to speak.

"Before I explain the details of the request, I will put it simply so you know what to expect. Master Damien wants to fight it out in New Eden and put your guilds at stake."

The words dropped like a bomb on Alex and Kary.

This wasn't just an unreasonable demand. It was inconceivable for anyone even to ask this.

But before either of them could say anything, Louis kept talking.