Chapter 410

Kieran held up a few fingers to indicate a sum. "Each talisman is worth the price of a thousand-square-foot apartment in a prime location of the city. Most people draw talismans with perhaps 30% to 50% of their power, and that's assuming an expert drew them. "Val's talismans, on the other hand, have zero fluff. If she wasn't going to draw talismans today, do you think I'd make a special trip back to Windmere?" Since Lucius had already seen through him, Kieran admitted his intentions outright. Before their conversation even ended, Valerie finished the last talisman. When every sheet of yellow paper had turned into a talisman, Valerie snapped out of her trance. Noticing Kieran clutching all the talismans to his chest, she pointed her brush at him. "I knew you came here with an agenda." Kieran protested, "You haven't drawn this many talismans for three straight years. I've waited forever for this day. God knows how long I'd have to wait if I missed this opportunity. "I treat you l