What Are You Laughing At? (Part 2)

Leopold looked at the object that Alaric took out and his eyes opened wide in shock. The item in question was a small black-coloured stone, filled with thousands of tiny shining stars.

"Enlightenment Stone," Leopold exclaimed in a shocked voice, trying his best to contain his excitement.

Alaric smiled at Leopold's shocked reaction and his eyes shone with cunningness.

"I found this Enlightenment Stone a few years ago," The fox spoke and placed the stone in front of Leopold. "I don't need this stone, but—"

"But this stone can solve my problem, huh," Leopold finished Alaric's sentence and looked at the Enlightenment Stone with a thoughtful expression.

"Yes," Alaric smiled upon hearing Leopold. "Now you just have to announce that you have captured the culprit of the robbery. To prove you are not lying, you can auction this Enlightenment Stone, claiming that you retrieved it from the thieves." Alaric paused after saying this and continued after a moment.