Chapter 695 – Celestial Diplomatic Forum [Part 3]
Celestaria slid a glowing parchment across the table. The scroll unfurled itself midair, revealing contract glyphs layered over bounty sigils. The numbers were astronomical. Entire celestial crusade funds could be financed with it.
"We discovered a bounty placed on your existence," she said.
Lux studied it calmly.
"Past tense?" he asked, making sure the bounty was only from Zoltarin.
"Yes," Vizreel answered. "It has been officially terminated."
Lux nodded slowly. "Then the situation should be resolved."
Vizreel's eyes narrowed.
"Officially," the Archon repeated. "Unofficially, zealots may attempt to claim the reward through unauthorized enforcement."
Another council member spoke from the far balcony, voice sharp with concern.
"They believe eliminating you could destabilize infernal trade reforms and restore older celestial economic dominance models."
Lux laughed quietly under his breath.
"So it is business, then."
