Inside what looks to be a VIP room, Silas could be seen seated across a young Japanese lady.
"Ms Rin, I want Aiden. Name your price." Silas said immediately after he was seated.
He was aware of what the identity of the lady in front of him is. She's the only daughter and princess of the Ono clan.
It's one of the Phenomenals filled families in the world and they are a very powerful one to boot.
Three weeks ago, Silas had no idea that such families exist in the world but it was brought to his knowledge by Luna.
"Mr Kurt, you're one interesting person. Who knew that you would actually come to a lace like this? If you don't mind asking, why do you want Aiden?" Rin asked with a coquettish voice, as she crossed her legs and released them.
"Ms Rin, are you giving me Aiden or not?" Silas asked bluntly.
He doesn't have the time to okay any games with her and he doesn't want to dance to get tunes, as he's fully aware of her character.
He knew that him getting Aiden without causing a scene would be impossible as Rin is someone who doesn't like to lose or give out what's hers. And she would always get whatever she wants no matter the means.
Rin smiled and picked up a tea cup on the table. She took a small sip and dropped the tea cup back on the table.
"Mr Kurt, you have to understand that we just don't give our fighters. They are out assets and giving them out would cost us... a lot," she said as she studied Silas.
Silas scoffed internally when he heard this. He already knew where she was getting at.
"Name your price, Ms Rin," Silas said with a smile on his face.
For a brief moment, a heavy silence descended in the room but it was quickly dissipated by a small laugh from Rin.
"How does $300 million sound to you, Mr Kurt?" Rin asked as she studied Silas intently, for his reaction.
"You're a fascinating man, Mr. Kurt," Rin finally said, her tone no longer coquettish but laced with a hidden curiousity.
"Most people would try to haggle, maybe negotiate terms. You, however, didn't even flinch. That's... unusual."
"Maybe I don't like wasting time," Silas replied coolly, meeting her gaze without a shred of emotion. "And maybe I know what Aiden is worth, not just to you but to me."
Rin's lips curved into a faint smile, though her eyes betrayed her unease.
"You're an enigma, Mr. Kurt. And enigmas make people curious. But I suppose you already know that, don't you?"
Silas didn't reply, simply standing from his seat. "The money's been sent. The deal's done. I trust you'll honor it."
Rin inclined her head slightly, her demeanor poised and composed, though the flicker of frustration in her eyes betrayed her.
"Of course. Aiden is yours. Consider it a pleasure doing business with you."
Without another word, Silas exited the room, leaving Rin to sit alone in silence. She clenched her jaw as she stared at the empty doorway, her fingers tightening around the delicate handle of her teacup.
"Who the hell is this man?" she whispered to herself, a mixture of irritation and intrigue lacing her tone.
Silas didn't wait as he left the room and made his way to the arena. He knew that Rin would immediately call off the fight.
There's no way she wouldn't as she was fully aware of what he's capable of. And just as he thought, before he could get to the fighting pit, the announcer came out and called off the fight.
This elicited a very loud and strong opposing response from the audience but when multiple Phenomenals started coming out of different places, they knew better than to continue clamoring.
After the fight was stopped, a Phenomenal walked to the cage and opened it, and called out Aiden.
"Aiden, you're free to go. You got a new master." The Phenomenal said as he pointed towards Silas.
Standing in his position, Silas waved his hand at the bloodied Aiden who was now looking at him with a weary and wary look on his face.