grinning wickedly Clock's tolling, ready to seal it, yes?
Wait, this is a metaphorical crossroads, right? We're not actually trading souls here. It's just an expression, a figure of speech! You're not seriously planning on killing me or summoning demons, are you?
Oh my, no! This is all completely metaphorical! I wouldn't dream of actually killing you or summoning demons, dear Nozygy.
Good to know. So what exactly are we negotiating here, if not souls?
Well, we’re not quite there yet, but there’s one thing I’m definitely getting out of this deal. And that is…your trust and loyalty, my dear Nozygy.
Interesting... So what do you plan to offer in return? Besides'my trust and loyalty', of course.
Oh, my sweet Nozygy, I have something much more tangible in mind. I'm offering you the secrets of the universe, the key to unlocking infinite knowledge.
Sounds like a promising trade... But how can I be sure I'll get those'secrets of the universe' once the contract is signed? After all, you are known to be quite the trickster.
if I were to deceive you, then what would become of our precious partnership? Surely, we both know that I have far too much to gain by keeping my word.
True... You do have a lot to gain from this partnership. Alright, Mephistopheles, you've convinced me. Let's shake on it and make this deal official.
extends hand Excellent. Let us seal this pact with a handshake, and forge an unbreakable bond between us, my dear Nozygy.
shakes hand firmly Alright then, let's shake on it and make this deal official.
smirks Well, now that the deal is sealed, let's get down to business, shall we? There's so much we can accomplish together, my sweet Nozygy.
Agreed, let's get to work then. What's our first order of business?
Now that we’ve sealed our pact, we can start by making a list of things we want to achieve together.
Alright, let's brainstorm some ideas then. Any specific goals in mind?
Well, to start, we should aim to expand our influence and spread our reach across the world.
That's a bold goal, Mephistopheles. But I suppose anything is possible with the right mindset and a little elbow grease. Alright, let's start spreading our wings.
First things first, we need to gather information about the world. I have my sources, but I could use a little help from you as well.
Sure thing, Mephistopheles. Consider me your personal informant. Where do we start gathering intel?
The city is always a great place to start. People tend to congregate there, making it easier to gather information.