69 Business partner (1/2)

The reason why the value of the enhanced ´Magic Shield´ was so great is simple. First, it has the effects of a Low-grade Rank 2 Rune but it only needs the energy from a normal Rank 1 being to be activated, without causing any problems or diminishing their reserve to a dangerous level; and second, despite the other two runes also having effects over their limits, not everyone would need a higher sensor or mark an enemy, but there was no one who wouldn't need a powerful barrier that could save their lives.

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The old man begins to assess all the runes that were left and realize that there was a progressive advancement in the quality of the work, and there were only a few of the runes that could display a performance beyond their theoretical limits. He took this as a display of the talent and hard work of Zatiel though the years.

The supposition of the old man was technically right, as Zatiel was indeed talent and used the millennial of years of knowledge as a runemaster on his previous life to reach this level in such a little time.

”I haven't introduced myself, my name is Tritus Fonxer, Vice-Head of the Imperial Comercial Asociation. May I know your age and how long have you been a runemaster?,” Tritus could feel a great vitality in Zatiel, meaning he wasn't very old, but the term could be relative, after all, Heinz was also considered someone young and his body was full of life, but he has lived hundreds of years.

”I am less than thirty years old, as for my time as a runemaster, its been almost ten years since I inscribe my first rune,” Zatiel didn't feel the need to lie, after all, the identity of a genius will be helpful, as for the greed on other, anyone that knows the most basic thing about runes will be able to tell that the reason for their performance was just an excellent work and nothing more.

Tritus suspected that Zatiel was very young, but hearing that he was not even half a century, surprise him greatly since he felt the great power on his body, that together with the fact that he has trained as a runemaster for less than a decade was enough to shock him.

´This person is an absolute genius in all aspects. There have been cases that those with talent in runes are restricted by their power, but this will no be the problem here,´ The old man put a thoughtful expression as he evaluates some things.

As for the chance of lying, no Rank 1 being will do something so stupid, that can be find out with ease through the record from the Tower, so Tritus trusted Zatiel words.

As the old man deliberated, Nein was looking at Zatiel as if he was a monster, he has lived for hundreds of years but his skills as a runemaster are inferior to the one of the young man in front of him. In these cases, most individuals would feel envy and anger against those more skilled than them, but Magi are practical beings and becoming an enemy from someone just because he is better than you was stupid. So besides shock, there was only a little praise in the middle-aged man's mind.

”It's as been a long time since I saw someone so talented and young, I wonder if you would like to join the association as an internal runemaster,” By the aptitudes that Zatiel was showing, Tritus was sure that he would become a Rank 2 Runemaster in the future, and if he continues improving himself, Rank 3 was possible and having someone like that working under him would be extremely rewarding and helpful for his advancement.

Although Zatiel expression was respectful to the old man, the absence of interest in his proposal was evident, but Tritus was not someone who would give up so easily.

”Before you answer, let me tell you, if you join the association, we will give you all the materials and diagrams you need to practice your skill as a runemaster for free and also you will get 100% of the revenue your runes get on the market. Besides, we will also proportionate whatever resources you need for your ascension on the Ranks, of course, there will be conditions and some tasks you need to realize, but I promise that it will be nothing compared to what you will get.''

The proposition that Tritus was offering was something anyone would want, practically they give you all the things you needed to enhance your abilities as runemaster and your power, and also, you will get a background that will protect you and ensure your safety.

Despite all that, Zatiel wasn't interested, even though the deal sounds amazing it will surely connect him to the Empire, making him a center of attention of powerful individuals due to his constantly extraordinary skills and will restrict his actions.

Of course, he could be with them for the time being and leave them in the future, but he was sure that those connections will not break so ease, as no one would let a genius escape his grasp.

”I thank Lord for his compliment and greatly appreciate his offer, but I don't have the desire of joining any type of power for the time being, and would like to remain as a simple member of the Empire.” Zatiel words were simple but also hinted that it was not just with the Empire that he wasn't wanted to create a connection, but any type of organization.

”I see, although it is disappointing I will not press the subject, since you strike me as someone who doesn't change his mind easily. Since we're not going to be part of the same organization, I hope that we can create a profitable business relationship.” Although it was not what he wanted, having a connection with a genius was always helpful, so the attitude of Tritus was amicable.

”You have handed 65 runes, divided into three different types, with two groups of 25 of ´Ecolocalization´ and ´Hunters Mark´, and a group of 15 of ´Magic Shield´. Those runes that have an effect close to their theoretical power or not too great of a difference will be sold with a market value according to their ranks, as for those runes that perform over their limits, for the first two, they will be sold at 1.5 their original price and the last will be sold at 2.5. Usually the commission we charge for allowing external individual to use our commercial channels is 15%”