I entered the South Los Swordsmanship Tournament just for a Knight title!
With that Knight title, I could gain access to more secret knowledge exclusive to aristocratic circles!
Arthur emphasized this to himself.
But he knew the woman before him would not believe it.
Looking at Malinda's eyes fixed on him, at the probing gleam within them, Arthur spoke calmly.
"I mean no harm, and I certainly won't hurt your interests.
Don't forget our contract!
As for what I intend to do?
I can tell you, but you'll need to offer something of equal value in exchange... at least two-thirds of your net worth!"
Arthur spouted nonsense with a perfectly straight face.
Don't you always think I'm up to something?
Then fine, I really am!
Something huge, worth two-thirds of your net worth!
As for what it is?
Aren't you good at using your imagination?
Then figure it out yourself!
I certainly can't think of anything.
Besides, with our contract in place, I won't hurt you.
So-
Hurry up and think, Malinda!
Preferably until your hair falls out!
Thinking this, Arthur could not help glancing at the top of Malinda's hat-covered head.
The young Medium maliciously speculated that Malinda habitually wore hats because staying up late so often had already started making her hair fall out.
Deep in thought, Malinda noticed Arthur's gaze.
The lady immediately narrowed her eyes.
"You have your eye on that thing too?"
Then, without waiting for Arthur to speak, she continued.
"Although I thought I'd already given the Black Cat Faction's intelligence capabilities more than enough credit, it seems I still underestimated the reach of a major power hidden in the shadows.
I spent a fortune just to learn a tiny scrap of information about that thing.
To think you already have concrete information, Arthur."