Merrit's new proposal offered payment for one hundred dungeon admissions.
The Thousand Works would select the visitors, cover their entry costs, and receive a reduced rate in exchange for purchasing access in advance. Resurrection would follow whatever rules Sanctuary normally applied to the level entered.
The contract avoided promising resurrection outside Max's territory.
It created a different problem.
"He wants to become the customer and make his people the benefit." Anna said.
Max agreed.
An individual entering Sanctuary chose whether to accept the dungeon's risks. Merrit's agreement would allow him to purchase a block of opportunities and decide who received them. He could reward favored crafters, require employees to participate, or resell places at a higher price.
"The people could still refuse." Hizon said.
"Could they refuse without losing whatever Merrit offered with the place?" Anna asked.
Hizon considered it.
