Bernadette's Invitation

The window in Klein's sitting room had been replaced yesterday, and the sofa he had thrown out had also been repaired. The whole thing had cost £1 and 8 soli.

When Klein heard Mr. Gal say that the official Beyonders' reward was as high as £5,000, he immediately felt that his own expenses were nothing.

Odys continued, "As for this reward, shall we discuss how to divide it?"

The experienced Isengard smiled first. "Mr. Gal contributed the most during the battle two nights ago, so he can decide how to distribute it."

Klein and Kaslana immediately nodded in agreement, indicating that they shared the great detective Isengard's opinion.

Odys smiled. "Then I'll first explain my proposed distribution. Based on our contributions yesterday, I'll take £2,000.

"Detective Sherlock gets £1,400, the great detective Isengard gets £1,400, and Miss Kaslana gets £200."

"No, that's too much." Kaslana said, "I... I didn't contribute anything yesterday. Instead, I caused you all a lot of trouble."

She had originally thought that being called over to divide the reward meant they would casually give her a token share. She had never expected to receive £200!

Odys merely smiled. "There's no need to refuse. The moment you decided to participate in the operation against the 'Desire Apostle,' you were already taking a great risk.

"And the fact that the 'Desire Apostle' manipulated your emotions wasn't entirely your fault.

"As you said, you indeed didn't make any real contribution, but you should still receive a portion of the reward."

This was what was known as a "participation award." For an operation with such great risks, anyone who participated deserved a substantial reward.

Kaslana, whose eyebrows were somewhat thick, habitually smoothed her hair. "Then... all right."

Odys asked the other two, "What do you think of this distribution plan?"