Only then did Moke slowly shift his gaze to Tashigi. The corners of his lips lifted slightly into a dazzling, captivating smile like spring flowers in bloom. "Thank you."
Then he turned without hesitation, his gaze landing directly on the shop owner. In a firm voice, he said, "I'll take this sword. However, I know your shop has another renowned blade in its collection—Yubashiri. Please bring it out and let me see it!"
Hearing this, Tashigi, who had been staring intently at Sandai Kitetsu, let out an involuntary cry.
At the same time, the look she gave the owner instantly turned razor-sharp, flashing with a chilling light that seemed capable of piercing straight through a person's heart.
"Huh?" Faced with this sudden development, the owner stared in stunned disbelief.
He had never imagined that this mysterious man would know all about the Yubashiri hidden in his shop. Clearly, he had come prepared.
But after only a moment, he quickly recovered, suppressing the turmoil in his heart and putting on a composed expression again.
Then, rubbing his hands together, he forced a sly smile and said in a strangely affected tone, "Although I do not know how you learned that Yubashiri is hidden here, I assume you understand its value and its considerable price?"
The owner almost instinctively reached out and caught it.
After all, he was a merchant. Even though he dealt in something as rough as weapons, he still possessed keen business instincts and a discerning eye.
With just one glance, he immediately realized that the sapphire in his hand was no ordinary gem—without a doubt, it was a top-tier treasure among treasures!
"Gulp..." The owner swallowed unconsciously, a faint sound coming from his throat.
A sapphire of such extraordinary quality was simply too rare and precious. Its value