Emma the Halfling mage was locked in a conversation with Berus, her task was a heavy one, inviting the Dark hand into the Upperworld, Gods had many benefits to offer to the mortals, but to attract a powerful organization like the Dark hand what could be the fitting price to pay.
Emma was being remotely monitored and guided by her Goddess, the Goddess of magic was using her idol to keep an eye on Emma, just like how Ominous was in mental contact with Berus.
" Miss Emma, we welcome the Upperworld to have a friendly exchange, as long as the Upperworld is being reasonable we are open to make a deal" while speaking Berus used a spell to materialize some delicacies of the magus realm and two warm cups of fruit wine, he learned this spell from an Arcane master that loved snacks, this was a spell that consumed too much magic power for a normal mage to use it.
Now armed with snacks and a sharp mind, Berus was ready to rumble " so how can I help you miss Emma "