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

I'm surprised you're acting like the lady of the house

bag he was holding, while

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

is definitely the head of that statue!" she exclaimed in delight. "You're so lucky that you'd

messenger, no?" Alda

turned in alone since she

others then hiked up to the peak of Mount Statera and took in the

"Just look at that really

and nodded. "That's why

huge dog

instantly and

you doing?! Why did you kick my boy

burly man in a crew cut promptly ran up, snapping

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