Timely Gold Coins

"He wasn't lying, Akto. Put away those filthy little schemes of yours. The Mutual Aid Society will never degenerate into a large gang!"

That light, cheerful voice undoubtedly belonged to Pandora, who had just returned to Iron Bucket City.

In fact, Pandora had only just arrived at the little wooden cabin where Ganatica lived. Before the girl could report the pleasant surprise that she had obtained the gold coins, however, sharp-sensed Pandora heard Ganatica and Akto arguing.

Amid Akto's hysterical roars and complaints, his accusation of "liar" in particular was especially unbearable to Pandora.

Pandora knew whose fault it was that Ganatica had become what he was today. She knew even better who this "hero's" true guide had been. That was precisely why Pandora could not stand hearing anyone call Ganatica a liar, because to her... that accusation sounded as though they were questioning her instead.

Bang, bang, bang, crash...

As if she were concealing and venting her emotions, Pandora did not waste a single word after entering. Right before Ganatica and Akto, she dumped several sacks of gold coins onto the ground. The coins striking the floor made dull thuds like hammers pounding against Akto's heart, while the dazzling golden gleam spilling from the sack openings fully proved that Pandora had not lied.

"Well? Do you have anything else to say now? Akto, go back and tell your lackeys that your leader can save anyone. He doesn't need a pack of despicable worms pointing fingers at him."

Staring sternly at the speechless Akto, Pandora looked exceptionally heroic at that moment, both in tone and expression.

After Akto had just unleashed that furious tirade, these gold coins appearing at once and the undeniable facts were the strongest possible rebuttal to a mad dog. Those gleaming coins seemed to be mocking