"…can you repeat what you just said?" Thorin spoke with a serious look on his face. This time, the jolly atmosphere around him turned heavy. He was not joking around anymore. Of course, Amaya preferred it to be that way, with a similar air around herself, she started, "We are interested in doing business with the Oakenshield Family of the Dwarven Continent. Our conditions are straightforward, and we believe you will find them favorable. We are willing to purchase all your products at twice the market price. However, once the products are sold, you will not be allowed to track their usage or be concerned with their subsequent handling. Additionally, we request that you introduce us to other Dwarven Families whom you trust, as we aim to expand our business in the future. We understand that the Oakenshield Family traditionally prefer not to sign contracts, as they value trust between parties when conducting business and feel that a contract lessens the said value. While we acknowledge the validity of this perspective, we hold a differing opinion. We believe that a contract can strengthen the trust between parties, as it provides a clear framework for the business relationship beyond mere emotional trust. Considering that we are incurring significant costs by purchasing your products at double the market price, we propose that the agreement between our two parties be legally bound by Contracts from the Ancestral Order. The contents of the contract and our deal should remain confidential, and neither party should disclose the details of our agreement. These are all the conditions we have, you can add some conditions of your own or discuss the present conditions that you do not agree on. I am open to that." Amaya spoke up. *Whistle* When Skyla heard her speak, she couldn't help but whistle in amazement. Just as she expected, her sister Amaya becomes a completely different person when it comes to things like these. Even her tone changes. She is thorough, confident, conclusive, formal, and just an amazing person overall. 'Hehe~ That's my sister.' Skyla thought inwardly as she nodded her head. Amaya, on the other hand, completely ignored Skyla, she just glanced at Thorin, waiting for his reply. "You are asking us to sign a contract and even wish to keep it confidential. Not to mention how you don't want us to track our own products after selling them to you…" Thorin spoke. "I believe it is a completely fair deal considering we are paying you quite a lot," Amaya replied. "That's exactly why I find it so strange… You are acting all formal, you came prepared, and you are paying us so much… It sounds suspicious…" Thorin spoke as he scratched the back of his head. "I thought all these were good things?" Amaya tilted her head in confusion. "These are… but… it is too good to be true. I get a feeling that I am being sucked into something shady with all this secrecy and stuff…" "I apologize if you feel this way, we are only doing this because we are currently not strong enough to deal with the impact we will bring to the business. I am sure we will attract the eyes of many forces once we start our business. If we do not do this right, then lots of resources will be used in resisting all these forces and business will be affected." Amaya replied. "So you are saying that what you plan is so amazing that it will attract power people's eyes and since you can't deal with those people, you keeping all of this a secret?" "No, as I said, we can deal with them, we would just need to use too many resources and it will affect our business. In other words, it will be a hassle that we wish to avoid." Amaya replied. "Hahahaha! 'It will be a hassle', hahaha! That was amazing!" Hearing her reply, Thorin laughed out loud. "You don't like one but you have high pride, don't ya? Hahaha~ I like that." He then looked at Amaya and, "You are from ExceedoGenesis, right?" "Yes." "I have heard about that clan. I believe you defeated some middle-level clan right after you established yourself and you did it quite grandly at that. What was it? 100 vs 15? Or was it 10?" "That is not significant." Amaya shook her head. "Hahaha~ this was the pride I was talking about. Even though you try to hide it, you are quite arrogant." The dwarf laughed again. Amaya stayed silent and didn't say anything. "Anyways, I like you lot. I agree to your conditions, however, I do not have the power the sign the contract, since you wish to deal with the Oakenshield Family and not the Oakenshield Forge. I will write you a letter of recommendation, take that to the Dwarven Continent and show it to Oakenshield Family, I am sure the family head would agree to your terms." "But how will we enter the Dwarven Continent?" Amaya questioned. The Dwarves in the Dwarven Continent didn't like visitors, that was the reason Amaya had to come to Thorin and did not just directly visit the Dwarven Continent. "Ahhaha, don't worry about that. Just show those guys my letter, they will let you in and would even let you set up a shop in the continent without any problems." Thorin waved his hand and laughed with a proud look on his face. "Alright. I thank you for listening to us, Thorin. Here, please keep it as a token of my appreciation." Amaya spoke as she took out the bottle of Spirit Alcohol and passed it to him. "I thought we would be drinking together?" "We do not drink without my husband." Amaya shook her head. "Husband? You three have the same husband?" Thorin was surprised. "Of course! We three are sisters!" Skyla jumped in. "Oho? Who is this lucky man?" Thorin questioned as he grabbed the bottle of spirit alcohol. "The leader of our Clan, Nux Leander!" Skyla replied. "Ahhh, the man who fought against a Sage even though he was just an Emperor, right?" "Hehe~ That's correct, though I think he will be much stronger now," Skyla spoke with a meaningful look on her face as she glanced at her sisters. Felberta and Amaya just smiled as they shook their heads. "Anyways, Thorin, we will be taking our leave now," Amaya spoke as the three of them stood up. "Wait." Suddenly, Thorin called out. "What is it?" 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎 Thorin then took out the dagger and passed it to Skyla, "This is my token of appreciation." "But it is too va-" "Keep it. A great weapon should be given to one who understands its value." Thorin spoke up. Then, he turned around and, "Now leave, lest I change my mind." "Thank you, Thorin! You are the best, my short friend! Hahaha!" Skyla laughed. "You!" Thorin turned around in anger, however, Skyla had already left the room. Amaya and Felberta just smiled. "Hmph! What a rude brat!" Thorin snorted. Amaya and Felberta smiled as they walked out as well. After they left, a meaningful smile appeared on Thorin's face, "ExceedoGenesis huh? I would like to see what you guys will show this time around."