"Lord Severus, what would I need to give in return?"
Severus smiled when he heard that. "How about priority trading rights for the next hundred years?"
Velin had already anticipated this proposal.
From a purely practical standpoint, building a Star Gate leading to Islington Astral Sea Port was entirely a thankless task.
The other party might have been acting on a direct instruction from the Goddess of Life, or it might have been a decision made solely by the man before him.
But regardless, he had no reason to refuse.
As for priority trading rights, bluntly speaking, with such a massive Astral Sea Port at their back, Transcendent resources were practically limitless. Here, one could find any Transcendent item one desired, or another that could serve as a substitute.
"Lord Severus, I will remember the Church of Life's goodwill."
Severus replied, "Moon Knight, building the Star Gate will benefit trade on both sides. This is a normal need; there is no need for you to take it so seriously."
Velin shook his head slightly. "In the future, I will repay this."
Seeing that the other man insisted, Severus could only let the matter drop.
Our lord's Divine Oracle had instructed him to treat the Moon Knight well. The construction of the Star Gate had merely been an idea conceived on the spot, intended to strengthen the connection between the Church of Life and the Star-Prayer Kingdom.
Since this man was so insistent, he could only accept it. In any case, this matter would bring no harm to the Church of Life.
With that topic concluded, the two began discussing other matters.
When Severus learned that Velin enjoyed fine food, he immediately recommended several famous chefs from Anaris Astral Sea Port. He even said that if Velin wished, he could immediately