Adyr kept his confidence steady and allowed a measured hint of mystery to hang in the air as he spoke.
He even considered using his Presence to nudge them toward positive feelings, but knowing that Brakhtar also had a bloodline talent that heightened his senses, he decided against it. If Brakhtar discovered him trying to influence their emotions, things could quickly become complicated.
"What do you mean, beneficial for us?" This time, Thalira stepped closer and asked, her attention fixed.
Adyr looked at her, a sincere, compelling smile forming on his face. "Let's say that my mission here, the reason I came from the Central Region, is also something that will contribute to the development of the Outer Region and those who live in it."
He had chosen the word mission on purpose, and it worked exactly as he expected.
In every mind that heard his words, the same conclusion flashed like lightning.
Mission? So he was sent here by his race to do something grand?
