Fynn’s gaze locks onto Eriksson’s unyielding stare as the man pauses for a few seconds, his expression unreadable. Slowly, Eriksson shifts his focus to me. "Mr. Eos, how exactly would these transactions proceed?" he asks, his voice calm yet deliberate. I raise my right hand slightly, resting my fingers under my chin in thought.
"Let us start with the basics—across the seas or overland," I reply, my tone measured. I say no more, leaning back into my throne and intertwining my fingers. Eriksson’s attention drifts briefly to the green crystal resting before him. He then speaks, his voice directed at Fynn but loud enough for the entire group to hear.
"What compensation would I receive in exchange for my information? I can already assure you that these three pieces of intelligence cannot be obtained by conventional means."