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Kael’s heart raced when he heard about the dragon’s treasure, and he almost agreed on the spot. Wayne elbowed him and grabbed him by the collar, dragging him outside.
“The risk is too great, so we need to think it over. It’s late. We won’t disturb you further. We’ll give you an answer tomorrow night.”
Once they were in Kael’s room, Kael closed the door and said with an eyebrow raised, “Wayne, it’s a great dragon’s treasure we’re talking about. Aren’t you tempted?”
Wayne shook his head and checked around the room to confirm the walls had no ears before finally saying, “Of course I’m tempted. I’d love to agree immediately.”
“So you’re haggling, huh? You’re like a prostitute on the street!”
Great analogy. Don’t use it again!
Wayne rolled his eyes, finding Kael’s reaction absurd. He said bluntly, “And since it’s a dragon’s treasure, why would the cunning woman just tell us about it? The risk has to be too great for her to handle alone, so she has us share the burden.”
“I know. She needs expendable pawns to scout ahead. It’s likely that she already knows where Mr. Bart is. However, I have to admit I’m willing to take the bait.” Kael poured Wayne a cup of tea.
“Same for me.” Wayne agreed wholeheartedly. After all, it was a dragon’s legacy. Anyone would be rubbing their hands in anticipation. Didn’t it make perfect sense for a great dragon’s treasure to be hidden on Dragon Heart Island? At least he was already half convinced.
‘Dragon’. The word seemed to possess magical power. When people heard it, they immediately thought of sparkling diamonds, jewelry, and precious metals....
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