Byron wasn't surprised to see this acquaintance; he had anticipated such a meeting upon entering the Golden Palm Trading Company.
But, when money talks, truth remains silent. And it just so happened that he had money!
Like a newly rich man flaunting his wealth, Byron gestured grandly, taking the initiative. "The forbidden ritual I'm planning to hold is just short of four Extraordinary Materials. Isn't it just 3,200 pounds? I'll take them all."
Of course, he didn't want all of them, but in business negotiations, you absolutely cannot reveal your true intentions, especially your most urgent needs. It would only serve to put you at the mercy of others, with no positive effects whatsoever. This matter was too important; success was the only option, failure was not! Being manipulated by a competitor, or having a merchant exploit his weakness, was absolutely not what Byron wanted.
