Cruel company

The CEO, noticing the trio's interest in the various products, spoke with a warm smile. "This is just the first floor, intended for nascent resonators," he explained. "Let's head upstairs. You'll find the items on the third floor much more to your liking."

Valerian, maintaining his air of authority, nodded and replied in a deep voice, "Lead the way."

They entered the elevator, ascending to the third floor. As they browsed the more potent remedies and elixirs, three attractive employees approached, each bearing an intricately designed box as a gift. The inspectors accepted the offerings with stoic expressions, storing them in their spatial rings. This had become a common occurrence, with gifts offered wherever they went, a subtle way of encouraging them to overlook any irregularities during their inspections. The CEO's eyes sparkled with satisfaction as they accepted the tokens.