Chapter 644: Selling the Demon Cage Runic Diagrams (I)
All sorts of thoughts crossed Vlad’s mind as he approached the two powerful men waiting for him. Marshal Maximo stood tall, his expression grave yet welcoming, while Elder Damian remained as unreadable as ever. Gathering himself, Vlad showed a calm, polite smile as he greeted them.
"I assume there’s something important we need to discuss?" Vlad asked carefully, gauging their reactions.
Marshal Maximo released a complicated sigh, his expression carrying a trace of discomfort. He briefly glanced at Elder Damian before speaking. "Young man, Elder Damian wishes to have a conversation with you. I promise you will listen to him patiently."
As the Marshal reached this point, his eyes flashed sharply with a hint of coldness. "However, that is all. Whatever you decide will be solely up to you—no one here will force your hand in any way."
Elder Damian understood immediately the underlying warning embedded in Marshal Maximo’s words. He respectfully nodded, showing he had received the message, before turning his full attention back to Vlad.
"Please follow us to my office," Damian requested calmly.
Vlad recognized he didn’t have much room to negotiate at this moment and agreed quietly, following the two powerful figures deeper into the castle. They walked through winding hallways until reaching a quiet, remote part of the fortress, finally entering a small, secluded room.
The room was sparse, containing only a desk with several communication gems embedded into its surface. Beyond that, it was utterly devoid of decoration or extravagance. Vlad silently noted that this minimalist style suited Elder Damian’s reserved nature very well.
Once inside, Damian made no move toward the desk. Instead, he stood firmly and faced Vlad directly, his face calm, collected, and impossible to read.