Vlad's eyes sharpened instantly upon hearing Elder Damian's words. He took a deep breath, steeling his resolve as his concentration peaked. Quietly, he sat down, and silence dominated the office for several tense moments before the negotiations began.
Immediately, Elder Damian and Vlad entered into a fierce, intricate clash of wits. Each man tried to gauge the other's absolute limits, carefully stating demands and restrictions, inserting clauses, and cleverly retracting them, all while maneuvering for more advantageous terms.
Vlad quickly realized that Elder Damian's cunning was truly extraordinary. Had it not been for the constant assistance provided by his A.I. Chip, he likely would have fallen victim to the elder's numerous subtle traps.
