After a few moments of pondering, Lucian finally responded to James, "Placing the tarps can wait. The ground is uneven, littered with jagged rocks, and some parts are muddy. I won't set up my kitchen on such unstable ground, unless you're willing to compensate me for potential damage to my equipment."
Hearing Lucian's last sentence, James frowned. Despite having a lot of money, as a Merchant, he liked keeping money rather than giving it to someone else.
[You're asking for compensation even though the temporary kitchen does not belong to you?] The System asked speechlessly.
[System, the compensation is of course for you… but of course, as a System, what can you even do with money? Therefore, I'm more than willing to keep it safe with me until you receive a body,] Lucian replied without an ounce of shame.
[...]
After not receiving a response from either James or the System, Lucian looked at Garrett and asked, "You're an Earth Mage correct?"
