Chapter 29 (2/2)

“Can I have the item back?”

“You don’t remember the arrangement then. This is indeed quite a pickle. But rest assured, the Mithril Vault has encountered all kinds of problems before. We have plenty of experience and are able to deal with any cases.” Melita said as she held the safe deposit box in her hands. “Forgetting is only a trivial problem. Please place your hand on this rune. This ancient magic can naturally verify your identity.”

Gawain pondered for about two seconds. Upon mustering the knight’s skill of Danger Detection, he did not sense any danger from the safe deposit box, and there was no curse on the rune or other negative energy fluctuations. After confirming this, he placed his hand on the rune that looked like a paw print.

A faint wave of heat transmitted through his skin. The little safe deposit box clicked, and the lid opened.

“That’s it?” Gawain asked, sounding surprised.

Merita smiled. “It’s Mithril Vault’s mission to do our best to enhance the convenience for clients. This can help clients to pay their bills quicker. Of course, your bills were already paid seven hundred years ago.”

Then, she opened the box completely and brought it forward to Gawain. Gawain looked down and found that there was only one crystal inside that had lost its shine.

Wait. Why does this crystal look so familiar?

Gawain temporarily suppressed his questions and looked up at Merita. “By the way, why would you come find me now? Was this also part of the agreement?”

“No.” Melita shook her head slightly. “It’s just that we also needed some time to verify your resurrection. Initially, I wanted to meet you on your way to the capital, but the route that you took was really… too circuitous. I didn’t know what you planned to do, so I decided to just wait for you in the capital. Anyways, I have been waiting here for a long time. The rice in the capital is very expensive and the rent isn’t cheap. But seeing as you’re a VIP client, we won’t charge you for this.”

Gawain: “…”

What was the point of bringing it up then!

Gawain tilted his head and said unhurriedly, “Rice is indeed very expensive in the capital. The bodyguard in my care eats a lot too. After you just injured her, I’m afraid the cost of healing will not be cheap. Likewise, I won’t ask you to pay for this either.”

Melita: “…”

My Little Pony returned a stiff smile since he would not be able to see through the veil anyways. Then she shook her head, raised her hand to pass him something. “So Mr. Gawain Cecil, this transaction is successfully completed. As a VIP client of Mithril Vault, you will receive a gift.”

Gawain took it curiously and realized it was a silvery white ring. “What is this?”

“The Mithril Ring. All VIP clients will get it after completing their first transaction. With it, you can always contact your exclusive agent, the VIP executive. If you encounter any financial difficulties in the future, or if there is a treasure that you need to entrust for safekeeping, you can contact me directly. Of course, if it is for the general transaction for small sums, you can also take this ring directly to the nearest Mithril Vault branch, and you’ll be able to get good deals with it.”

With that said, she turned to the window where she came from.

Gawain held up the ring in his hand. “Well, I hope I’ll never have to borrow from you.”

Merita had stepped onto the windowsill again. Hearing that, she turned her head and smiled. “Trust me, Mr. Gawain. Everyone can face financial problems. Mithril Vault will always welcome clients in need.”

Gawain waved her off upon hearing the same rhetoric that was used to promote credit cards in his life. “Okay okay okay, I got it. Miss My Little Pony. You should get back quickly. The rice in the capital is really quite expensive.”

Melita’s foot slipped. Perhaps it was hearing about the price of rice or ‘My Little Pony’, but she did not turn back this time as she simply vanished into the air.

A moment later, she appeared in a small attic on the top floor of the mansion.

This was a place where people would not normally come to. It was used to store miscellaneous things, and now there were some extra bedding, pillows, pans, bowls, ladles, and pots, and what have you.

Merita did not lie. She did wait here for a long time…

As she packed her luggage, the agent lady shook her head. “Luckily, it was your rice that I ate.”