Chapter 56 Meeting the Information Broker
"We’re looking for the hideout of the Celestial Wolf King," Zane said, direct and firm.
The dwarf behind the desk blinked once. "The Celestial Wolf King? You want the location of his hideout?"
His voice dropped an octave, eyes narrowing.
"That’s a premium-level request."
All three nodded, their expressions deadly serious.
Sudram tapped his stubby fingers rhythmically on the wooden surface of his desk, the silence stretching long enough to thicken the air.
Erlin saw where this was going.
"Name your price," she said coldly. "Money is all I have."
But Sudram waved her off with a crooked grin. "No, no, no, my dear Princess. You misunderstand. Your money’s no good here."
Erlin’s eyes sharpened. "Then what do you want? Spit it out."
The dwarf leaned forward. "A bottle of his blood."