When Charles was brought before Swann, he found the corpulent man rapidly typing away on a typewriter.0

"You're here?" Swann asked without even looking up to spare Charles a glance.0

Charles was slightly taken aback by his indifferent attitude. It was a stark contrast to that when they last met. Since Swann displayed no intention of making small talk, Charles was more than happy to get straight to the point as well.0

"I need to commission a special vessel, and I may require the use of your naval shipyard."0

A dark object flew toward Charles. He reacted swiftly and lifted a hand to catch it. Opening up his palm, he realized it was a disk made of various flat gears.0

"Take this token to the shipyard; they will attend to you. You still have to pay, though. If there's nothing else, you can leave....5