"My meaning, of course, is—
This is an additional price!"
Arthur said with a smile.
Marinda immediately flipped Arthur the middle finger.
"Money-grubber!"
"No!"
"What I'm proposing is a fair trade—fairness has always been one of my guiding principles, so... this really is a coincidence."
Arthur explained, drawing out his words.
There was nothing mysterious or cryptic about it.
Arthur was certain that a single day was enough for Marinda or that countess to have thoroughly investigated Haywood.
He also believed that beyond her own curiosity, Marinda's question probably also included the countess's intentions.
However, Arthur didn't delve any deeper.
Asking too much could affect the working relationship.
Arthur didn't ask, and Marinda didn't say.
"I obtained one of the Core Mystical Arts of the Cat Hole, 'Silent Successive Steps,' from that Lord Count. What did you get?"
Arthur redirected the conversation very directly.
Imitating Arthur, Marinda put up a finger.
