Surprise flashed in Arthur's eyes as the text before him continued-
[False Swiftbird Swordsmanship Lv. 3 detected. Spend 100 XP to fuse Swiftbird Breathing Technique and Swiftbird Meditation Technique?]
Arthur wasn't surprised by the fusion prompt.
What truly surprised him was the small box in Todd Gilly's hands, containing Swiftbird Breathing Technique and Swiftbird Meditation Technique.
Clearly, Young Lissop had investigated him thoroughly. He even knew about [False Swiftbird Swordsmanship], which Arthur had used only a handful of times.
That was precisely why he had brought out Swiftbird Breathing Technique and Swiftbird Meditation Technique!
You really spared no expense to screw me over, kid!
As Arthur thought this, an expression of wild delight appeared on his face.
Seeing Arthur's expression, the owner of the Swordsmanship Club inwardly rejoiced.
"As agreed, they're yours!"
That was what the owner of the Swordsmanship Club said.
"Thank you for everything you've done for me.
I'll never forget it!"
Arthur looked utterly grateful.
"A deal's a deal!"
The owner of the Swordsmanship Club said this aloud, but inwardly sneered with contempt.
Ha! So this is all the 'Medium' amounts to?
His task complete, the disdainful owner of the Swordsmanship Club no longer wanted to remain at 2 Kirk Street. He couldn't wait to report back to his distinguished patron.
So he stood up and took his leave.
Arthur saw him to the door with a smile.
Only after watching him board his carriage and seeing Edwin quietly follow from the shadows did Arthur turn and return to 2 Kirk Street.
Inside the Medium's Hall, Malinda and Julie, who had emerged from the adjoining Secret Room, were examining the two scrolls of Mystic Arts in the small box.
Both wore thoughtful expressions.
Their thoughts, however, ran in different directions.
Like Arthur, Malinda was