Gaven chuckled and interrupted the other party, saying, "And here I thought it was something serious. I've been wondering how to express my gratitude for your ladyship's assistance, and now I finally have the chance. When the time comes, your ladyship can take it for as long as needed for research."
This was a great opportunity to forge a connection with a Transcendent Priest, and Gaven would not dream of refusing.
He never spoke of any compensation.
Such matters were about personal connections.
In this world, the most precious lunch is the one that's free.
With such a connection, it would be much easier for him to ask for her help in the future should he need it.
"Then, I shall thank you in advance." Olive also preferred relationships over financial entanglements.
Regina had asked for her assistance based on their relationship; from start to finish, there was never any talk of compensation, including with those five Paladins.
