Chapter 127: The Merchant's Presentation
The wait wasn't long. The muffled shuffle of boots on polished stone announced his arrival before the door swung open. The trader entered with that same merchant's smile Ethan remembered—polished, professional, and just a touch too practiced.
"Esteemed sir," he greeted smoothly, bowing his head before settling himself across the couch, directly opposite Ethan. "As you desired, the girl has arrived. She reached us last night, in fact. At this very moment, she is being readied to be presented before you. Until then…" His smile sharpened. "Why don't we discuss her specialties?"
Ethan leaned back slightly, one arm resting across the couch's armrest. His eyes were steady, voice calm but edged.
"Specialties, huh? Go ahead. If she can't even heal despite being a healer, she better have something else to justify her worth."
