Rita wordlessly emptied her pockets, handing over her last 79 gold coins, 27 silver coins, and 3 copper coins to the Wind Scythe. "That's all I have," she said solemnly, with an air of righteous condemnation.
She wanted her demeanor and actions to shame this 103-level Wind Scythe into the depths of guilt!
The Wind Scythe, however, fell silent. Its tail swished to the right, confirming that Rita was telling the truth. That was really all she had.
He could sense financial fortune in people, and this little owl radiated wealth, yet she was somehow penniless. After a moment's hesitation, he shamelessly scooped up the coins. "Alright, I'll forgive you this time," he said, before skipping away cheerfully.
Rita had been prepared to use her skills to take her money back. But as she watched the Wind Scythe's retreating figure, a sudden thought flashed through her mind: Could his financial fortune be what I've been sensing?
