Sona awoke with a start, her senses immediately registering a profound sense of tranquility she hadn't felt for a long time.
She lay on a plush, unfamiliar bed, a soft comforter pulled up to her chin.
"He must have done something to the tea,"
She murmured to herself, a pleasant drowsiness lingering in her limbs.
"I've never felt this relaxed before."
She sat up, scanning the room for any sign of Arthur, but she was alone.
A flicker of concern crossed her mind.
"Where is he?"
She wondered, a slight unease replacing her calm.
Her first instinct was to teleport to her office as she still had a lot of things she had to do.
Just as she prepared to focus her magic, the door creaked open.
It was Arthur, a warm smile on his face, a box of food in his hands.
The air filled with a tantalizing aroma that made her stomach rumble in protest.
"Oh, you're awake,"
He said softly, setting the box down on a small table.
"Have some before you go."
Sona's initial impulse was to refuse.
Trusting a person she just met was a risky move. Even though she had slept on his bed…
However, her hunger and the delicious scent overwhelmed her better judgment.
Arthur seemed to sense her hesitation and gently, yet firmly, insisted she eat.
'If he wants to do something to me. He would have done it when I was sleeping.'
She took a bite, her eyes widening in surprise.
The food was divine, a perfect blend of flavors that seemed to soothe her from the inside out.
As she ate, her gaze fell upon Arthur.
"You..."
She began, her voice a mix of curiosity and awe.
"What did you put in the food? And the tea, as well?"
She didn't feel any anger, only a deep sense of gratitude.
The concoctions had not only relaxed her but had also revitalized her in a way she'd never experienced.
To be honest, she was already formulating a plan to acquire some from him.
She knew the importance of rest for her productivity.
Without it, her work would become subpar.
This restful, restorative effect was something she could not afford to pass up.
"It's an MSG called Lifestream."
"Lifestream?"
Sona had never heard of it before.
"That's right, Lifestream,"
Arthur confirmed..
"It's not something you'll find in any market. It comes from me."
He gestured to the center of his chest, and Sona's eyes followed his movement.
She could almost feel a subtle warmth radiating from him. The air around him seemed to shimmer with an almost imperceptible energy.
"It's a gift, a natural byproduct of my... heritage,"
The realization settled over her, explaining so much yet leaving her with a hundred new questions.
The profound tranquility, the invigorating revitalization—it all made sense.
Dragon magic, dragon essence.
It was far beyond any magical concoction she had ever encountered.
"Lifestream... it comes from your heart?"
Arthur nodded.
"It's a part of me, yes. A manifestation of my life force. It's why it has such a profound effect. It doesn't just relax you; it mends and revitalizes your very essence."
A flicker of greed—not for wealth, but for productivity—danced in Sona's eyes.
She had to have this.
The benefits were immeasurable. A sudden, bold idea formed in her mind, a plan so audacious it almost took her breath away.
"Arthur,"
She began, her voice taking on the professional, decisive tone she used in the boardroom.
"I want to commission you."
He looked surprised.
"Commission me? For what?"
"For the Lifestream,"
She stated simply, her gaze unwavering.
"I need it. A regular, steady supply. I'm willing to pay any price. What do you want? Gold? Jewels? Power?"
She spoke like a drug dealer.
He laughed, a sound that was both genuine and warm.
"Sona, Lifestream isn't something I can bottle up and sell as I wanted. It's a part of me. You can't put a price on that."
A flicker of disappointment crossed Sona's face, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
"There has to be a way. A contract, a deal... anything."
She liked an addict. That feeling was so good.
Even if it was Sirzech Lucifer, he would act like her.
Arthur shook his head gently.
"No. It doesn't work like that."
He paused, a thoughtful look on his face.
"But there is something I can do. I can give it to you."
Sona's eyes widened.
"Give it to me? What do you mean?"
"I mean, whenever you need it, you can come to me. I'll give you a dose,"
He explained, a small, genuine smile on his face.
"But there's a catch. It's only for you."
Arthur wasn't a charity man. He won't give free things to anyone. Except to those he wanted to be friends with.
Sona didn't even hesitate.
"I accept. I don't plan on giving it to anyone else anyway."
She had her own plans for the Lifestream, and they didn't involve anyone else.
The thought of having a continuous source of this incredible energy was too enticing to pass up.
She stood up, a new sense of purpose in her stride.
"Thank you. You have no idea what a difference this will make."
Arthur simply smiled.
"I think I do. Now, eat up before your food gets cold."
Sona sat back down and began to eat again, savoring every last bite.
The Lifestream had already started to work its magic, and she felt more alive than she had in years.
She had a feeling this was the beginning of a very interesting partnership.
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