“Anastasia isn’t a particularly just or kind person, I mean, fox. But she took in the artifacts because of something that occurred a long time ago. Back then, she was desperate and sorrowful.”

After Anastasia kicked them out, Freesia stopped Yeon-woo and explained why Anastasia couldn’t let go of the Adamantine Nova. She said the storage room was everything to Anastasia. 

“What happened back then…”

“Since it’s not a part of our deal, I cannot tell you what it is. I only told you this much because I hope you’ll understand her.”

Yeon-woo nodded. Everyone had a story to tell, and a Gumiho who’d already lived a thousand years would have a few that an ordinary person would struggle to understand.

“Of course, it’s not like she isn’t gaining anything from it. The artifacts themselves are high-level monsters, so she can extract monstrous energy from them. But if you try to take the Adamantine Nova…”

“It will become dangerous.”

“Correct.”

“Haa.” Yeon-woo rubbed his face. His thoughts were in a jumble. Even if he wanted to take the Adamantine Nova, after what Anastasia showed him, there was no way to take it. And it wasn’t like anyone else in the Tower had it. If that were an option, Freesia would have already mentioned it.

‘I guess I have to make it...