“What are you talking about?” Zich tilted his head.

There was nothing he wanted from Leona. Even though his personality was genuinely terrible, and his behavior strongly resembled that of a swindler, he had helped Leona out of goodwill.

“There’s nothing I am aiming for. My actions are solely based on pure intentions. Ah, have you opened your eyes to helping others too? Then I think I can help you.”

“Don’t make me laugh. If someone like me says that I will help people out of goodwill, would you believe me?”

“Since I don’t know you well, I won’t be able to reach a definite answer. But if I judge you only in the short time I see you, I won’t be able to believe you at all.”

“That’s my answer to your question.”

“Idiot, what do you mean by that’s your answer? I am different. I really am doing a kind act right now.”

“Is the kind act you are doing looking for a treasure?”

“Of course. Do you want to join me?” 

Midas glared at Zich. “I thought you were planning to trick a gullible elf and sell her somewhere for a hefty price. That’s what other people thought too, but it’s incomprehensible why you would bide so much time to do that.” 

Midas stared at the place where Leona had left. “It...