Chapter 706: Departure

Two days went by after Noah's party. The next day, Erik found himself seated in Mayor Bonner's lavishly decorated office, facing her. As she laid out her proposal, her sharp and calculating eyes met his masked gaze. "I'd like your guild to take over the city's defenses."

The conversation progressed so quickly that it felt like it was over before it even began. Both the Mayor and Erik were individuals who did not appreciate beating around the bush. Their main priority was to be efficient and thorough, so they strived to work at a fast pace, overlooking nothing.

Their conversation unfolded with a brisk efficiency, each word and gesture aimed like a well-placed chess move.

The Mayor, was a woman whose shrewdness was as clear as her well-crafted words, navigated the dialogue with the precision of a seasoned diplomat.