Rattle.

Jayce opened the door and carried a tray inside. 

"I brought some refreshments," Jayce said. 

"Please help yourself." The branch manager pointed at the glasses on top of the tray; they were filled with fruit juice and ice. 

"Thank you."

"I'll take my leave." Jayce left.

"Let's continue our discussion. A reward that'll attract a lot of people..." The branch manager shook his cup, and then continued, "Normally, a large sum of money would do, but lately, adventurers have been preferring quests that offer something special."

"Something special?" Cyndia tilted her head.

"Mm, what's the best way to put it. Unique materials, equipment, skills, or spells. Or perhaps another quest, which offers a unique reward upon completion."

"So something that's difficult to find and has significant value," Muhawk said from beside Cyndia.

"Do we have something like that?" Cyndia glanced at Muhawk and asked.

Then, Muhawk pulled something out of his bag. It was a beautiful, glimmering gemstone that was about as large as a fist.

"This is a precious metal called mithril. I coincidentally...