Lumi had asked a question instead of answering her question.
The pixie leader stared at him. She wasn't offended, nor defensive. Even as the dozens of pixies behind her waited, her answer came as naturally as she breathed.
"No."
Lumi nodded slowly. "Would you want to be?"
The pixie's brows furrowed in a mix of confusion and disbelief. Her reply was quick and curt. "Obviously."
To her, it was a self-evident fact. Of course she wanted to be queen. What kind of stupid question was that?
Lumi didn't smile, but he subtly shifted his posture to be more approachable. "Then for a cost, we'll act as mercenaries and assist you."
The pixie didn't even pause to think. "Deal."
One of the lieutenants beside her blinked, caught off guard by how quickly the exchange had moved. The other simply watched in silence, having expected such a reply.
"My name is Seyen," the leader added, crossing her arms. "What do you want?"
