At the sight of Arthur's kindly smile, Lucius's hands trembled.
Not from fear.
But from excitement.
Because the young avenger knew what that smile meant.
He...
Was about to complete the deal!
The Holy Thread he had offered had won Arthur's approval.
Still, even though the young avenger had his suspicions, he could not truly be certain without a clear answer from Arthur.
So, a moment later, the young avenger opened his mouth and asked outright-
"Is... is it acceptable?"
Lucius's voice trembled as he asked.
"Of course!
Its value far exceeds anything you imagine.
So, in the interest of fairness, besides the Ritual we previously agreed upon, you can also trade for other things from me, such as Mystic Arts."
That was what Arthur told him.
Phew!
Lucius let out a long breath.
Finally!
I can finally have my revenge!
And the Medium of South Los before me really is a kindhearted great man, just as the rumors say!
Lucius could not speak to anything else, but feeling Arthur's fairness, the young avenger acknowledged his kindness from the bottom of his heart.
After all, Arthur held all the cards. He could have said whatever he wanted and never told Lucius what the Holy Thread was worth.
And Lucius?
Even under those circumstances, he would still have agreed.
But Arthur had not done that. Instead, he had told him honestly.
Phew!
Lucius then took a deep breath, stood up, and bowed to Arthur-
"Thank you for your kindness."
After speaking, the young avenger straightened, then placed his right hand over his chest and gave a Knight's Salute.
It seemed that only by offering these successive salutes could the young avenger express the respect in his heart.
"No, I simply pursue fairness!
My creed is fairness! Fairness! And more fairness!"
Arthur