It didn't take Kali long to set everything up. She moved with the efficiency of a professional assassin, except instead of wielding a dagger, she wielded connections and paperwork. The broker she found for me was as meticulous as he was discreet, which suited my purposes perfectly. I handed the reins of my money over to Kali with a surprising amount of trust, though the mana oath certainly helped. Betrayal wasn't an option for her—not without severe consequences.
With three billion dollars now safely in hand, I was ready to proceed. Vakrt, of course, wasn't going to accept my money without some pomp and ceremony. They insisted on consultations, evaluations, and a tour of their facilities before I could formally commit. All of it was complimentary, naturally. For a deal involving tens of billions, the cost of wining and dining potential clients was a drop in the ocean.
