Chapter 158
Chapter 158
Tajirun placed an ice pack on his head. Being a cold-blooded creature like a snake, it seemed difficult for him to regulate his body temperature.
"Since there seems to be some misunderstanding between us, let’s introduce ourselves properly. My name is Jafa. It’s not my original name, but I changed it to something easier for you to pronounce."
"Luka. Lukaus Custoria."
"First, let me say that I have no intention of harming you. In fact, I was protecting you."
"Hmm, I guess I’ll have to search my memory to see if I recall asking for protection. My memory isn’t exactly intact, you see."
Tajirun—Jafa—stuck out his forked tongue and exhaled.
"...You don’t believe me, Mr. Luka. Stop acting aggressively just to gain the upper hand in negotiations. I am an expert in this field as well, and I’m starting to feel inclined to treat you as a hostile."
"Is that so?"
I crossed my arms and tilted my head.
"Three Equessian mercenaries are guarding me. I know you’re an exceptional soldier, but in your current state, you can’t do anything about them. I hold the advantage in this negotiation. You should remember that any concessions I make are purely out of goodwill."
Not easy. The rumors about Tajirun being a born merchant were clearly not just hearsay. He had a keen insight into the flow of the conversation.