Demonic Pornstar System novel Chapter 338

Chapter 338: Securing Support

Talia crossed her arms in front of her chest slowly as she leaned back calmly. For a long moment, she simply studied Aria. Her brown eyes carried the authority of a woman who had led Runewoven through fire and ash.

They might’ve been on death’s door when Kaiden and co appeared, but for years, Runewoven was doing excellent on their own. Only the recent tragedies have tarnished their track record, and only because they got two back-to-back dungeons that had level limitations.

They had competent veterans, but they simply couldn’t enter the dungeons to clear them.

As Talia’s eyes bore into Aria, the silver-haired beauty did not look away. She held her gaze without flinching, even having a smile materialize on her lips as their wills clashed.

Finally, Talia’s voice broke the silence.

"Unlike Robert, I don’t find Kaiden’s request outlandish."

Robert, red-faced, shot up. "What?!"

Talia didn’t so much as blink at his outburst. She simply raised her chin and continued with steel in her tone.

"Whether we like it or not, Kaiden is a silent shareholder. He’s one of us now. Instead of doing our utmost to alienate him from the rest of us, we should be doing the opposite, which is helping him when we can."

She let that hang in the air for a moment before adding, "And after the little stunt that ChronosX CEO pulled, I’d say he left a very sour taste in my mouth. If you want the truth, I’m firmly on Kaiden’s side in this argument, even if the points that man brought up are valid. The way he did so was unacceptable."

Robert seized on her words like a starving dog with a bone. "Exactly! A silent shareholder. That’s the arrangement. Kaiden is supposed to stay out of our affairs, silent! If Runewoven supports him publicly, then his involvement will no longer be secret!"

At that, both women turned their heads in perfect unison, their gazes locking onto him with such flat incredulity that he froze mid-sentence. The sight was almost comical: Robert collapsing back into his chair under the twin weight of Aria’s cool disdain and Talia’s dry patience.

"They just saved our butts, Robert," Talia deadpanned. Her voice was akin to a mother on the brink of exhaustion explaining the obvious to a particularly stubborn child.

Aria then added smoothly, "And besides, you don’t have to proclaim to the world that we own part of your guild. In fact, if you remain quiet, the world will automatically assume you stand with us out of gratitude. Gratitude for the fact that without us, Runewoven would be in deep trouble right now."

Her silver gaze swept the table, gliding from face to face, lingering only long enough to study their faces and understand their thoughts on the matter. These were not minor officers or errand-runners; they were the men and women powerful enough to hold seats at Runewoven’s table. Each of them was a millionaire, many with positions or connections to other guilds and even to the central government.

And one by one, as her gaze passed over them, none raised their voice in opposition.

"Does anyone wish to make another point?" she asked at last.

The silence that followed was loud. Even Robert, who only seconds before had been shouting at the top of his lungs, now sat rigid in his chair, lips pressed into a thin line.

It was Talia who broke the stillness. The guild leader’s arms remained folded, but her tone had softened. "When does Kaiden want me to do it?"

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