Rina then sighed. "But since it's too old, trading would be difficult and a source is necessary. It's most likely a national treasure on top of that, but since it might end up abroad if sold, I decided to keep it instead."

Frank nodded. "I would've passed on any other stuff, but this one is special, so I'll take it!"

Rina giggled. "By the way, are you a tourist?"

"Yeah, and we're visiting Mount Statera. Care to join us?"

"Of course!"

If anything, Rina was only concerned that Frank was politely distant and therefore agreed to it right away.

They took a taxi and headed to the hostage cottage, where Alda Ingram was cooking.

Seeing Frank bringing back yet another pretty face, she smiled. "You're really lucky with women, and I guess I don't have to worry about having no one to talk to!"

Frank smiled in wry amusement. "Stop it. She isn't married yet! Anyway, her name is Rina Qwell. Rina, meet Alda Ingram."

Breakfast will be

just then, "Well, well. I'm surprised you're acting like the lady of

he was holding, while Alda rolled her eyes. "What's it to

Jouri, who opened it and brushed his finger against the sculpture's neck, where

delight. "You're so lucky that you'd find

that's thanks to someone playing messenger, no?" Alda asked, puffing

breakfast, Rina turned in alone

of Mount Statera and took in the picturesque

really eases whatever is bogging down

and nodded. "That's why they call

dog suddenly leapt toward Alda, ready

and kicked it

you doing?! Why did you kick my

in a crew cut promptly ran up, snapping at Frank as he

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