Alix folds his arms, thinking for a moment. "Ashlight is the second strongest city in the Ordeya Kingdom… bold of him."
Alix's gaze shifts to the window, where the muffled sounds of Ordeya's streets still bleed in.
"The sudden appearance of Asdri was unexpected," he murmurs. "But since he's here… I have the means to make him stay."
Alix nods slowly. "This operation was meant to expose whatever the Ordeya Kingdom's been hiding. But…"
He trails off for a moment, letting the thought settle, then continues.
"Knowing just how powerful Asdri's party is—that's a worthwhile trade."
Alix's hand lifts slightly, palm facing upward—and with a subtle shimmer of light and distortion, an item materializes.
