Despite having estimated Anvis's background as highly as possible beforehand, Pekala still had not expected him to come from one of the Four Great Families of the Empire!
That was the Olyvendi Family, known as the Undropped Crystal Bird! The true rulers of Carlas Province! The direct descendant of Winter's Chill, Lord Carrot! Claire was also somewhat surprised. Although she did not know much about the Empire's various factions, she was familiar with Carlas Province, one of the Empire's Four Great Provinces, from studying continental geography.
"Anvis, let's work together!"
After coming back to her senses, Pekala's face flushed slightly, but she still could not hide her excitement as she cried out. Her whole body seemed charged with exhilaration.
"Then what would you like to cooperate with me on, Miss Pekala Cromier?"
Anvis smiled elegantly. His azure eyes suddenly fixed on Pekala's, carrying a rare hint of scrutiny.
As if he wished to thoroughly assess her worth and determine whether she was qualified to work with him—
"I... I hold a certain amount of influence with my father and can affect his decisions to some extent.
"Furthermore, I have the authority to independently mobilize some of the Merchant Guild's resources, including tens of millions in readily available Imperial Gold Coins and Saint Messiah Gold Coins..."
Under Anvis's oppressive gaze, so unlike his usual demeanor, Pekala seemed as if cold water had been poured over her. Her little face immediately went pale, and she instinctively swallowed.
But she quickly forced herself to calm down and clearly laid out her value. That made Anvis regard her a little more highly.
"Moreover, Your Excellency Anvis, although the Olyvendi Family is immensely powerful, the Family Power you can truly command must only be a very small portion, correct?"
As she spoke, Pekala gradually calmed