I turned to Rias, a confident smirk on my face. "the potion," I said, holding the empty vial up to the light. "It's not something I can just hand out willy-nilly. These things are rare and, well, not exactly cheap to procure."
Rias's eyes narrowed slightly, but there was a spark of interest there. "Are you saying you want something in return?"
Bingo. "Precisely," I replied smoothly. "I'm sure we can come to some sort of arrangement. After all, having a steady supply of these potions would be beneficial to both of us, wouldn't it?"
Rias crossed her arms, her gaze calculating. "And what, exactly, do you want in return, Alex?"
I leaned back, pretending to ponder. "Well, as an outsider, my resources in this world are limited. Access to certain... luxuries and conveniences would be invaluable. And, of course, securing a favor from the esteemed Sirzechs Lucifer wouldn't hurt either."
Rias raised an eyebrow. "You think highly of yourself, don't you?"
I chuckled. "Confidence is key in negotiations, Rias. Besides, we both know the value of what I'm offering. A potion that heals faster than a Phoenix tear is no small thing."
She sighed, clearly weighing her options. "Alright, let's say I'm interested. What kind of 'luxuries and conveniences' are you talking about?"
I grinned. "Simple things, really. Access to some rare materials, perhaps a few magical artifacts that aren't easily obtainable for someone like me. And as for the favor from Sirzechs, well, let's just say having his goodwill could open many doors."
With this, I get a supply of Artifacts for demiurge to study for.
Rias nodded slowly, considering my words. "I see. And how many of these potions can you provide?"
I shrugged. "That depends on how quickly my supplier can produce them. But I can assure you, the supply can be steady, given the right incentives."
She gave me a long, measuring look. "Fine. We have a deal, Alex. I'll make sure you get what you need, and in return, you provide us with these potions."
"Excellent," I said, extending my hand. "I look forward to our partnership, Rias."
As we shook hands, I couldn't help but feel a sense of triumph. Not only had I secured a valuable ally in Rias, but the potential benefits from Sirzechs were immense. This deal was going to be more profitable than I had initially imagined.
"One last thing," Rias said, her tone casual. "How did you come by such a potent potion? You never did explain."
I smiled cryptically. "Trade secret, I'm afraid. Let's just say I have my ways."
Rias rolled her eyes but didn't press further. She knew better than to pry into the secrets of an outsider.
"Now back at our topic, Alex, the reason I called you here is to ask about this Asia. Who is she? And why was she with the stray exorcist? Issey told me that Asia is a friend of yours."
I paused for a moment, pretending to gather my thoughts. "Asia is a nun I met yesterday. She was lost and trying to find her way to the church. I didn't know she had any connection to Freed or that she would be in danger."
Rias studied my face carefully, "Issey mentioned that Asia seemed very grateful to you."
I shrugged slightly. "I just helped her out. She's new in town and seemed pretty naive about the dangers around here. When I found her, she was just wandering the streets looking for the church. I didn't think much of it at the time."
Issey nodded, supporting my story. "It makes sense. Asia didn't seem like she knew much about the supernatural world. She was just trying to do her duty as a nun."
Akeno, who had been quietly observing, finally spoke up. "We need to figure out why Freed targeted her. There has to be a reason beyond her just being a nun."
Koneko added, "She might have something he wants. Information, maybe?"
"Or something more," Kiba mused. "Freed doesn't do anything without a twisted purpose."
Rias nodded in agreement. "We need to get to the bottom of this. Alex, Since you friend with her can you bring Asia here so we can ensure her safety and maybe get some answers?"
I nodded. "I look for a way."
Rias gave me a grateful look. "Thank you, Alex."
Freed had made a grave mistake and his last mistake, and it was only a matter of time before he faced the consequences.
With the meeting adjourned, I stood up with the rest of the Peerage, ready to take action. "Let's get to work," I said, "We won't let Freed cause any more harm."
As I left the clubroom, I couldn't shake the feeling that things were about to get even more complicated maybe I should call Raynare as she is friend with people I am going to deal with.
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