"Sit down."
Master Wendel huffed heavily but still sat back down, albeit reluctantly.
Mage Delin looked at Raylo.
"Count Raylo, we understand your concerns."
He said slowly.
"We have no intention of prying into your secrets."
"Controlling the Power of a Giant Dragon has always been a major topic of research for Mages."
"The emergence of this Potion has shattered our established understanding of Alchemy, and even of the entire system of Power. The value it holds is immeasurable."
"So, we would like to propose... a cooperation."
Cooperation.
A glint of a smile flashed in Raylo's eyes.
This was what he'd been waiting to hear.
"I wonder, what kind of cooperation did you have in mind, Master?"
He asked, feigning confusion.
"It's simple."
Mage Delin said.
"We want to join the research on this Bloodline Potion in your territory."
He paused, then added.
"Of course, we won't be doing this research for free. In exchange, we can offer... something of equal value."
