"You don't have to worry about that. You can just inform your father that I can provide him with something great, that could help your house elevate its power and might in the empire."
Ashlyn simply raised her brows at the audacity of my claim.
After all, I was blatantly boasting of being able to help a duchy while not being even the heir to a noble house...
"Have you heard of Syma?"
"Yes."
Ashlyn was quick to answer, after all, following the recent attacks, even someone living in a remote cave would know about Syma.
"Tell him that I will negotiate a deal with him on behalf of Syma."
"..."
"..."
This time I didn't follow up with my statement, letting Ashlyn process everything that I had said so far.
I knew it might have been a little too sudden for her, but I had no time to play little games.
Being straightforward was better at times.
And knowing the rivalry between the Frosts and the Levaiths, I knew that Ashlyn would have no choice but to consider my deal.
