Reaching A Deal!

Once inside the private room, Manik wasted no time. "Now, Mr. Rose, can you tell me what this is about?"

Raymond chuckled, his voice muffled slightly by the veil. "I imagine you already have an idea of who I am."

Manik nodded. The outfit, the pharmacist symbol, it all pointed to one thing. "You're an underground pharmacist, aren't you?"

Raymond's smile widened, satisfied with Manik's quick recognition. "Exactly. The thing is, I don't have a buyer yet," he said in a low voice.

Manik's eyebrows shot up. "So, you want me to help you find one?"

Raymond nodded, his tone serious. "Yes. I'm looking for someone reliable, someone who can help me buy herbs without the same... restrictions my current contacts have."

Manik, having seen this situation before, leaned back in his chair, thinking. Sometimes, acquirers ran into such problems, sometimes even the best buyers hit roadblocks.

"Alright, Mr. Rose," Manik said, folding his arms. "I'll see what I can do."