Chapter 15: Trying to Be Clever

The Alchemists Guild sat in the very heart of Pelton. The moment Daxton Mabbett stepped inside, Aria hurried over to greet him. "Young master, what can I do for you?" She was young and pretty, and her voice carried a sweet lilt. "Please pass a message to whoever can make decisions here," Daxton said. "I want to discuss a major deal." Aria blinked, then nodded quickly. "Please wait a moment." She turned and went up to the second floor. Not long after, she returned with a man in a black robe. "It's...