There was not much time left for Hilia. She quickly made her choice and said, "Uncle, two Gold Coins, let's be friends?"
The uncle didn't speak, just looked at the Elf Maiden on the Magic Puppet's shoulder, then turned his palm inward, holding up two fingers like he was posing.
"Deal."
Hilia gritted her teeth, took out 2 Gold Coins and tossed them over.
The uncle instantly beamed with delight, "Come in, come in, have a seat."
Entering the house, Hilia saw the uncle reach down and press his hand against a stone slab on the floor. Just like that, he pried it open, revealing a hole underneath.
"Please, go ahead."
He made a welcoming gesture.
Hilia glanced at him suspiciously, then walked into the hole, with the Magic Puppet following closely behind.
Before leaving, she glanced back and snorted, saying indifferently, "Charging this much? Once I get into the city, I'll report you to the City Lord."
"Go ahead and report." The uncle didn't care, sealing the stone slab back down.
