They had strong business abilities, but more importantly, they had a significant amount of political influence that allowed them to quickly rise in rank in the Empire during the past ten years.

The name of the leader of this merchant guild was Plavin Singten.

Billos was shocked that he had come in response to the anonymous invitation that Cale had sent him, but he gasped after realizing a more shocking fact.

�Young master-nim really must have the Determination of Fire.�

Billos had personally written the invitations. That was why he knew what Cale had used to bait the two people to show up.

The Determination of Fire.

That was the name of the jeweled necklace that the Singten Merchant Guild was said to possess.

It was a mysterious jewel that was discovered in lava a long ago that no fire could damage. The Dwarf Expert who designed the Magic Tower eventually turned it into a beautiful necklace.

It was said that the Singten Merchant Guild purchased it from the Golden Tree Auction house here in Vegas City about ten years ago.

�So how did it end up in young master-nim�s hands?�

Billos could not figure out how it happened. However, he was in awe of Cale�s abilities.

No matter how it happened, it meant that the necklace was currently in Cale�s possession.

�Then he must really have the Night�s Exultation as well.�

The Night�s Exultation was the jewel used to bait the second person.

Billos recalled how Cale had called this a jackpot and licked his lips. His chubby face was full of anticipation.

�It will be a minimum of 20 billion counds.�

The Determination of Fire had sold for 15 billion counds ten years ago. Since it will be traded in secret, it should be close to that value, give or take a bit.

However, that was only if the Singten Merchant Guild wanted this necklace, but the fact that the guild leader himself showed up meant that he really wanted this jewel.

Billos quietly whispered to Cale. He sounded very excited.

�Young master-nim, it looks like you will make at least 15 billion counds.�

�What are you talking about?�

�Excuse me?�

He could see Cale looking shocked.

Cale truly was shocked. JrNovels.com