They would sop up magic.
That they needed the magic themselves to survive did not, in Li Lei's opinion, diminish their right to demand payment. "Mr. Secretary," she said in a clear voice, "if you will come forward, I would like to introduce you to Sun Mzao, whom some…" She couldn't resist a quick, undignified wink at her grandaughter and the man beside her. "… know as Sam."
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