Nothing

As we shook hands, I felt his grip tighten around my arm, and a spec of his Mana entered my body.

Although I was vigilant, I didn't expect him to act so brazenly.

"..."

For a moment, we held each other's gaze in silence. Then, I summoned my own Mana and swiftly enveloped and shattered his, making the corner of his lips curl up.

"Alfred, please bring our client the promised money..."

Nothing said, releasing my hand and settling back into his seat while I barely managed to suppress the pained expression that threatened to surface on my face.

Dispelling the foreign Mana from my body was no easy feat, especially when the person on the other end was a B Rank Awakener.

As I tried to move my numb fingers, I watched the red-eyed butler called Alfred bring in the suitcase and place it on the table in front of me.

Peeking at the rows of Arcons bills neatly lined up inside the suitcase, I felt a twitch at the corner of my lips, but I suppressed the urge to smile.