A Gracious Host
In the makeshift treasury at the end of cave.
Zed placed every gold and diamond item in his storage ring. His face was filled with happiness as if what he has taken was truly precious.
And indeed, for him, it was precious, far more precious than any materialistic treasure he has ever owned.
Not because of its physical value, but rather, its emotional value.
Usually, he would not care about such a thing. This was rather evident from the way his alter ego acted in relationships.
But today was different.
He has met someone who was offering everything she has... with no return expectations. In this cynical world, such selflessness was far more precious than some powerful jade or medicinal herb.
Accepting the gold and diamond items was his way of respecting and honoring her kind intentions.