The whole deal became as fragile as glass. One wrong movement could shatter the glass, making all of Shinsuke's efforts in vain. While listening to Zero, he tapped his fingers on his forehead, as a way to think. As the Brigand stopped, after pondering his words, the Hogosha spoke.
"Allow me to put it this way: we can broker a deal for Nox, as I happen to know several 'customers' who have tried it and wish to consume some again. Perhaps we'll ship Nox purchased from you in a...discreet way, so to not raise any eyebrows. In short - yes, we are willing to deal with Nox - I hope this relieves you a little, Zero-dono.
As for what the Hogosha Association can offer, we have a wide array of commodities we can acquire from all around Sirius , even from those systems and station you are not able to reach yet. And to add to this, we also offer Sirius itself as a whole new market of dealers and customers for your Nox, and we would become your main Sirian haulers for your Nox."
He paused, took a sip from its drink.
"So, Zero-dono, does the perspective of new export market appease you and the Brigands? It's not something bad to offer - and it benefits both. We purchase the stuff from you to sell it on the Sirian markets, and perhaps even beyond the Houses - in the Independent Worlds, perhaps even in the Border Worlds. What do you think?"
He pondered his words carefully. Everything was in balance over the tip of a needle.
