Charlotte did not haggle further and agreed at once.
Naturally, he did not have that much money on him. Even his Savings Union deposits did not amount to that much. After all, this was 5,500 écus—roughly equivalent in purchasing power to a small fortune in yuan. Only by returning to Machu Picchu could he obtain enough cash to pay Sean Connery and complete the transaction.
Charlotte suggested they go withdraw the money, explaining that they would have to leave Strasbourg and travel to another city.
Sean Connery was clearly hesitant. After thinking for a moment, he made a suggestion: they would exchange the goods first, and then he would follow Charlotte to withdraw the cash.
Charlotte naturally had no objection. The owner of the Blue Magpie Workshop in Stars District immediately hailed an errand-running child on the street. Before long, seven or eight low-level alchemists arrived at the café under the lead of a middle-aged woman.
This woman was clearly Sean Connery's wife. She was somewhat worried about her husband, but she knew she could not stop him. She merely bade him a quiet farewell and hoped he would return soon.
The woman took the baron's Blood Core. As though all the strength had drained from his body, Sean Connery pushed the gun case toward Charlotte and said, "They are yours now."
Charlotte smiled. "Let's go!"
He snapped his fingers and summoned Dark Luxury. He said to Madam Nancy, "Go back to Champs-Élysées Avenue Number 58. If Anne comes by in the next couple of days, tell her I've gone out for a day or two and will be back soon. There's no need to worry."
Madam Nancy drove the carriage away.
Gazing at Dark Luxury, Sean Connery could not help stepping closer to touch it. He asked, "Is this