Audrey's Shock

Seeing this, the World fell silent. He knew the "knowledge" behind those titles might involve gods and was beyond price. It was only reasonable that the Tower would not reveal it outright...

Still, he felt a pang of regret. The truth was so close, yet he could not learn it.

Unfortunately, I have nothing to trade with the Tower. And if I offer money, the 1,000 pounds I have probably won't be enough...

He sighed inwardly. Just as he was about to thank the Tower for the explanation, Miss Justice spoke up. "Mr. Tower, I'd also like to know the deeper meaning behind titles like 'Black Emperor' and 'Blood Emperor'... Could you tell me? I'll pay, of course. What would you like?"

Klein perked up at once. He had the World stop what he was doing and focused all his attention on the Tower.

Abner had not expected Justice to ask. He had planned to have the World trade a promise to obtain an aura from Calderón City in the future for this knowledge...

But now that Miss Audrey had spoken up, Klein certainly would not volunteer to pay for it. Abner had to change his plans on the spot.

"Miss Justice, have you made contact with the Psychology Alchemists?" Abner asked after a moment's thought.

"Not yet, but I already have a preliminary plan to approach them," Justice Audrey replied honestly after a brief pause.

"I see... I still owe you a reward for confirming whether the embassy's chief military attaché attended the Earl's ball, so I'll give you a discount. If you promise to find me a complete Demigod Dragon Skeleton, I can tell you the relevant knowledge about the Black Emperor first." Afraid of startling Justice, Abner added, "A Demigod Dragon Skeleton isn't a main Potion ingredient.