Ghost Lady froze.
1000?
Remember the original website domain
What did that mean?
She stared blankly at the damaged door, completely unaware of what had happened.
Victor, on the other hand, reacted swiftly.
"I'm very sorry. Our recklessness caused you unnecessary losses."
"We are willing to compensate you at full value."
Victor spoke sincerely.
There was no pretense in him. He genuinely believed they ought to pay compensation.
After all, they had damaged the door.
As he spoke, Victor reached into his pocket, but his expression soon turned awkward.
He had no money.
Or, more precisely, he had never even seen this world's currency.
He only understood the meaning of money.
The embarrassed Victor looked at Ghost Lady.
She immediately took out a gold bean and placed it on the bar counter before Qin Ran.
Qin Ran picked up the gold bean, put it into the cash box beside him, and continued, "I'm sorry, but we're closed. If there's something you want to eat, come back early tomorrow."
"No, no."
"We're not here to eat."
"We came seeking shelter."
"I've run into some troubles I can't resolve and need your help... Of course, we are willing to offer payment worthy of your status."
Ghost Lady spoke at a rapid pace.
Naturally, she would not mention the Dark Sovereign.
Much less Deathbird.
Even if those were facts, and even if the person before her was Deathbird himself, because she did not know what changes her rash words might bring about.
If it turned out well, then all would be fine.
But if it turned out badly...
Thinking of the Dark Sovereign's terror, Ghost Lady believed that caution could do no harm.
Victor thought the same.
"Oh?"
"How much?"
Qin Ran acted like a businessman.
Even if this was the development he