Chapter 118: The Red Candle
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Miles gazed quizzically at the gleaming, rectangular golden box that sat on the table. The shimmering container attracted his attention, and with a furrowed brow, he pondered, “What is this?”
Just as he questioned the mysterious box’s contents, James, accompanied by Build and Sun, walked back over. They had come back because the price previously quoted for a certain transaction had been exorbitantly high, so much so that it seemed laughable. Recognizing the need for direct intervention, James decided to personally step in and negotiate the terms. Miles couldn’t help but feel this was the opportunity he had been waiting for.
Opening the box with a flourish, James started, “This is a groundbreaking innovation from my laboratory.” He paused momentarily before continuing, “I genuinely believe this will be invaluable to you, especially when you face otherworldly phenomena. In exchange for Frank, this is my offering. Trust me, you won’t feel shortchanged.”
Miles leaned over to catch a glimpse of the box’s contents, expecting some sort of priceless artifact. But to his astonishment, nestled within the golden container was but a simple candle. This wasn’t just any candle, though. Its intense, deep red shade looked as though it had been crafted from the essence of fresh blood.
Recognizing Miles’s surprise, James confirmed, “Yes, it’s a red candle.”
Miles’s voice dripped with skepticism. “A candle? Are you seriously suggesting that this mundane object is a worthy trade for Frank? At a glance, it looks like it’s worth mere pennies.”
Undeterred, James explained, “This is no ordinary candle. Its intrinsic value is akin to possessing the strength of five spirits. As of now, only my laboratory has the technology and expertise to produce such a marvel. Its scarcity means it’s not available in the open market, regardless of how wealthy one might be. I’ve christened it the ‘ghost candle’.”
Piqued by the unusual name, Miles pressed on, “That’s a captivating name, but what makes it so special?”