On stage, Master Fool was utterly dumbfounded.
Off stage, Mike and the others were giving her a thunderous round of applause.
"Clap! Everyone, clap your hands!" Mike hollered.
"To celebrate Master Fool shaking out half a copper coin, I declare that the Money Tree is free for 24 hours!"
10 silver coins wasn't a fortune, but hey, it was still money. The boss was footing the bill, everyone else was putting in the effort, and Master Fool was providing the comic relief.
Looking at the half a copper coin, Master Fool snorted coldly and stormed off.
"Aw, come on, don't be a sore loser!"
Mike quickly scooped up the half a copper coin, tucked it into his wallet, and chased after Master Fool.
"Let's talk about the crafting requirements in detail!"
Standing in front of the forging furnace, Mike presented a list.
Master Fool merely glanced at it and immediately gave her professional assessment.