The woman trembled as he watched the young boy glare at her with flaring eyes. The hair throughout her body stood as she bent down slowly, picking the pouch of money and dashing out the door.
Instantly, Elliot's mood changed. He turned to Josephine and smiled. "Well, I best be off. Wait, how many sheeps do I need to hunt for a piece of cloth?"
"Young man, w-why?" Josephine couldn't help but fall on her knees. "Y-You spent that much money for us and you're acting like nothing's happened. Was that money fake? Or perhaps a-are you rich?"
Elliot bent down and smiled at the elderly woman, helping her get up and sit on a chair. "Ma'am, you don't have to worry about anything. I know what it feels like being looked down upon just because I don't have money and all."
"B-But 500 gold coins… I don't know how to repay that," Josephine cried. "And I'm too old for such a debt. I don't want Viper to owe such huge of a debt. I–"
