Chapter 138

"So, what will it be? Meal? Lodging?" he asked, clearing his throat.

"Both," Sylas said.

"My lord!" Ray and Toby protested, but Sylas simply flicked a coin toward Bjorn.

Bjorn, catching the coin mid-air, stared at Sylas in shock. He hadn't expected Sylas to actually pay. Sylas added a little extra, making Bjorn's eyes widen further.

"And if we add warm bathwater to that, how much?"

"…Five silver coins?" Bjorn muttered uncertainly, almost embarrassed by his own words.

Toby jumped to his feet, slamming the table. "Now you're being outrageous!"

But Bjorn looked as though he hadn't fully processed his own audacity; he had assumed they'd turn him down but gave it a try anyway. Sylas tossed another coin.

"Half a gold coin," Sylas said calmly.