Trifles

Seeing Solam like this, Melody could only sigh helplessly. She felt that she would probably have endless worries in the future, but she had no particularly good way of dealing with Solam. She could only resolve inwardly to pay even closer attention to him from now on.

Of course, Melody was not doing this because she had taken a fancy to Solam. Half of the reason was for her own sake. After all, she and Solam were business partners. If Solam caused a major uproar in Athkatla, it would inevitably affect his business—and Melody had a share in those profits as well.

As for the other half, it was because her teacher had hinted that she should keep an eye on Solam and not let him get into real trouble. Melody's teacher, the legendary mage Chalanona, was Solam's nominal grandmother. Although Chalanona appeared quite indifferent toward Solam, he was still her daughter's only bloodline. Even if Chalanona was not fond of him, she could not simply ignore him altogether.

Thus, she could only hint to her student that she should secretly look after Solam. Melody happened to have dealings with Solam, so the task was entrusted to her.

"The matter you asked me to handle earlier—I've found some leads. The price is negotiable; it all depends on the quality of those materials." Seeing Solam's unconcerned expression, Melody knew he would not listen to what she had said. Solam had always been exceptionally flamboyant and domineering, and now that he had a legendary mage backing him, he would only become even more arrogant. No matter how much she said, it would be pointless, so she simply changed the subject and brought up the main reason for her visit.

The moment Solam returned, he sent Melody a message asking her to find