"We can provide as many runesmiths as we can without disturbing the markets heavily." Alex offered.
"That's given. And it won't be for just the limited project—if you want things done, you will have to loan them to me for at least six months. If your orders are bigger, then for more time." Damian clarified.
"But that's just a basic condition; that doesn't even cover half of the compensation," Torvin added.
Damian assumed the man would be too nervous to talk before such high-profile individuals. But as if the pressure of mana was the only thing holding him back, he remained just as indifferent as he was in the House of Lords.
That's the quality Damian had truly come to admire in the man. He wasn't acting brave; Torvin was indeed slightly scared. Every third ranker in the hall could faintly hear his raised heartbeats. But his face never showed any hints of his constant efforts not to let his fear of powerful people drown his voice.
