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."

"Please sit. Breakfast

well. I'm surprised you're acting like the

he was holding, while

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

statue!" she exclaimed in delight. "You're so lucky that

to someone playing messenger,

in alone since she was

hiked up to the peak of Mount Statera and took in

"Just look at that really eases whatever is bogging down

"That's why they call it

he finished, a huge dog suddenly leapt toward Alda, ready to

reacted instantly and kicked

doing?! Why did you

promptly ran up, snapping at

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