The pitch-black carriage stopped at 17 Landon Ding Street.
Waiting inside, Dresden looked in surprise at the carriage, whose extraordinary nature was apparent at a glance. When he saw Qin Ran step out, he smiled in understanding.
He had always felt fortunate to have become friends with Qin Ran.
He had felt that way from the beginning.
After yesterday's events, he felt it even more strongly.
Moreover, his friend was not only powerful, but also seemed to possess a uniquely compelling charm, constantly drawing people with special talents to him.
Like the driver and carriage that had just vanished.
And Catwoman.
Whenever Dresden thought of how Catwoman kept trying to get close to Qin Ran, he could not help smiling.
After all, Catwoman was renowned for her pride within the Heroes' League. Even he found it difficult to give her orders.
Of course, he did not like the idea of giving orders either.
In Dresden's eyes, everyone was equal, all on the same level. There were no orders, only cooperation.
And that was precisely why he had come to 17 Landon Ding Street.
After all, cooperation required compensation too.
"Good morning, 2567."
Dresden greeted him with a smile.
"Morning."
Qin Ran nodded and sat in the armchair at the head of the room, his gaze falling on the kraft-paper envelope on the coffee table and the suitcase beneath it.
"These are the deeds to two shops in the center of the Smallville District."
"They may not be worth much right now, but in just six months, the prosperity there will astonish everyone."
"Please don't refuse. You've earned them."
"In fact, compared with what you've done, 2567, these two shops are hardly anything. I should have given you more, but rebuilding the Smallville District requires far too much money. This is