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Princess Paola looked at Anvis with some nervousness. After all, most powerful individuals had eccentric tempers, and she was worried that Anvis would take her attendant's proposal as an insult and fly into a rage.

"...Fine. One hundred and ten thousand Empire Gold Coins, payable immediately."

After sizing up the nervous Princess Paola and the somewhat indignant Landon for several seconds, Anvis directly named his price.

"You're robbing us!"

Landon froze for a moment, then became even more furious.

"This is a perfectly reasonable price, taking into account the potential losses from losing a major client, as well as the loss of credibility the Merchant Guild would suffer by letting you pass."

Anvis remained calm and even explained the basis for his pricing.

What he did not mention was that even if they dealt with Vassashi, the next noble to rise to power would still purchase military Constructs from the Black Ring Merchant Guild and the Eternal Gold Crown Merchant Guild. The lost client he meant was actually Vassashi's personal purchases.

"...Fine. We're willing to pay this price."

Under the Last Dragonborn's desperate hints, Princess Paola gave him a puzzled look. In the end, adopting the mindset of paying to avert disaster, she directly took out a Magic Crystal Card containing one hundred and ten thousand Gold Coins to settle the bill.

Even if they might not be unable to defeat Anvis, it would be difficult to end the battle within three minutes, and the aftermath could very well destroy the clues.

"The transaction is complete. Please, do as you wish."

Casually putting away the Magic Crystal Card, Anvis nodded, walked to one side, and rehung the rapier in his hand on the display board on the wall.

Anvis casually put away the magic crystal card, nodded, and walked to