Chapter 44: The Tin Knight and The City of Clockwork (3)
Funds extorted from the alchemist Franka, who treated winged monkeys like children.
Money received as payment for looting treasures from the labyrinth and handing them over to the Halder Company—or more precisely, a portion of it.
Dorothea’s financial power was quite abundant, and thanks to this, there were no obstacles in the transaction.
“Well, first we need to take a look inside, so tell the doll to lie down on that workbench over there. Put the sword and shield aside, they’re dangerous.”
At the man’s words, Dorothea looked at you with a face that said, “Did you hear that?” and you silently laid down on the workbench.
“Oho?”
The man’s eyebrows twitched greatly, showing an expression of admiration.
“Its intelligence is quite high? It can move based on situational judgment without specific orders from its master?”
“What high intelligence? It’s just an idiot.”
[The ‘Tin Knight’ protests that Dorothea’s assessment is too harsh!]
You expressed dissatisfaction, but Dorothea didn’t even pretend to listen.