Chapter 37 - 36: Ambush
Seris sat on a low stool nearby, counting the money on a flat stone slab.
"I still can’t believe we sold so much in just a few hours. 12,800 bronze coins, 7,590 copper coins, and 780 silver coins. That’s not even the income of many merchants for a whole month."
Kael grinned. "That’s normal. There are people in the world who make that much every second. And people who never touch that kind of money in their entire lives."
Seris gave him a look. "That’s a bit... overwhelming to think about."
He shrugged. "To be honest, I want to be someone who can earn thousands of gold coins every second."
She blinked, then laughed. "Your dreams are very luxurious."
"Maybe. But they keep me moving."
He snapped the final lock shut and turned to her. "Come on. You earned more than coin today. I owe you a proper meal."
Seris tilted her head, skeptical. "You sure?"
Kael smirked. "I’m not that stingy."
They turned into a quieter alley shortcut—a worn path between buildings where laundry swayed like ghost flags above their heads.