“You don’t want to find the treasure? Are you sure you can withstand the temptation?” the countess asked with a tinge of curiosity in her voice.
“Indeed, I can. I’m well aware that even if I were to discover the treasure and the Ice Soul Pill, I wouldn’t be able to retain them. You’d confiscate everything from me, right?” Jared inquired with a solemn tone, his eyes narrowing slightly.
The countess was taken aback by his response, but she swiftly regained her composure and let out a hearty chuckle.
She remarked, “You’re smart. However, I won’t forcibly take them from you. Instead, I propose a deal. I can neutralize your friend’s poison, and in return, all you need to do is locate the treasure and retrieve the Ice Soul Pill for me. I have no interest in the other treasures, so you can have them for yourself. Does that sound like a fair arrangement?”
Jared frowned. “How did you know I’d ask for your help to neutralize my friend’s poison?”
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