Since Malinda dared to use the Athos Golden Box as bait, she must have known where it was.
It might even have been in her possession.
Otherwise, if someone stepped forward to expose the lie, all her efforts would have been wasted.
With that thought in mind, Arthur nodded without betraying anything.
"I know!"
"Then we'll use this master's notes as bait and mix in a few rumors about the Athos Golden Box."
Malinda smiled.
Her eyes gleamed with cunning, while her smile held the delight of someone who had pulled off a prank.
That smile only strengthened Arthur's suspicions.
The Athos Golden Box was almost certainly in her hands.
And she was using Smoke to conceal it!
Arthur kept his thoughts to himself, merely controlling Muninn to stare unblinkingly at Malinda-the plan was settled.
Now it was time to discuss the most important thing.
Payment!
That large shipment of weapons was worth a fortune.
And with the threat to South Los dealt with as well, it was worth even more.
If he didn't demand a good price, Arthur would feel he had failed his profession as a Medium.
Malinda seemed to sense that Arthur was about to demand an outrageous price, and immediately stressed-
"This benefits both of us!"
"Yes, yes, yes."
"Helping me means helping yourself!"
"Right, of course, absolutely."
"Do you want to know the secret behind the Blood Clan's destruction?"
Seeing that Arthur remained unmoved, the lady sighed softly, her expression turning serious.
Arthur likewise did his best to convey his seriousness through Muninn's form.
No one would take anything concerning the Blood Clan lightly.
Even though Arthur himself was the Blood Scion, he had to act like anyone else, as long as he wanted to keep his Alter Ego from being exposed.
Especially when facing