Inviting Chaos Into One's Home

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Essentially, power and wealth went hand in hand. Sometimes, wealth was power, especially in a situation where only financial excellence prevailed. Other times, a wealth of power was needed. In Apollo's case, he brought both factors to the table.

And, after spending years within the Dakea Stronghold, this wolf demon understood the importance of acquiring both abilities. Therefore, he could only make Apollo the best offer he could muster—the ability to join the Dakea Stronghold.

Although this was Apollo's intention, that didn't mean he would impulsively accept the offer. Making a move without much thought would make him seem desperate, not to mention a rookie as well.

One of the cardinal rules of negotiation was to never accept the first offer because, more often than not, while it sounded sweet, the intricate details of the agreement benefited the one forming the contract the most.