Chapter 9: Expanding Production
Candlelight dispelled the darkness of the cellar as Rena carefully descended the steps with a candlestick in hand.
She had changed into a plain dress, tied a leather apron around her waist, and put on that red hooded shawl again.
After coming down, she lit an oil lamp, then finally turned around.
Leon followed her down, still holding the Flintlock Pistol in his hand, the muzzle continuously trained on her.
“Hey, we’ve already started cooperating. Do you really need to keep pointing a gun at me?” Rena tried to protest to Leon.
Having reached a cooperative relationship, she was no longer that worried that Leon would suddenly shoot her for no reason.
What she feared was an accidental discharge.
“Stop talking nonsense.” Leon ignored her protest, did not put the gun away, and even cautiously looked up at the ceiling.
In a place where Magical Beasts were kept, he especially needed to stay alert.