Chapter 51: The One Sided Proposal
"A business opportunity?" the Faceless One muttered, puzzled. "My organization is still fairly new, and if you sought me out, you should already know its purpose."
"Information is a valuable asset, and I'm willing to sponsor you under certain conditions," Rael said with a smile.
The Faceless One narrowed his eyes. "What are these conditions you speak of?"
"First condition—you move your main branch over to Celestara," Rael stated. "Are we still on the same page?"
"It is doable," the Faceless One replied with a hesitant nod. "However, I'm starting to believe your sponsorship doesn't involve money."
"Not primarily," Rael said flatly. "Since your organization focuses on high-class intel, I can provide you with intel above that."
"That's impossible—"
"No it isn't, so I'll give you a minor tip," Rael cut him off with a chuckle. "In a week or two, a royal scouting party heading out of Varnak will encounter monsters which have escaped from a dungeon. Sadly, the scouts will be wiped out, and following their deaths, rumors of war will surface."
"That's not intel gathering... You..." the Faceless One's eyes widened in realization. "You've got some information on future events, don't you?"
No wonder he's called an anomaly by the players.
Rael smiled as he shrugged, before moving on.
"The second condition—all intel regarding Celestara is scrambled. Meaning, if an enemy country tries prying something from you, then you redirect them elsewhere. In the same manner, I'd like to be informed on any hostile actions taken against Celestara."