That's exactly what I was thinking! However, Mr. Bertram insisted: "That's not the case. I trust the girl, but regardless of the benefits, I will never abandon my little sister."
Verna, having been easily deceived, poked her head out of her elder brother's embrace and showed her defiance to Princess Amelia by raising her eyebrows. Princess Amelia scoffed, "What a silly girl."
Just as Verna was about to pounce again, Princess Amelia had already turned away, tossing a jade slip to Mr. Bertram: "The flaws in the Array of Customs City are recorded on this. Believe it or not, it's up to you."
Mr. Bertram didn't catch it, and the jade slip fell to the ground with a clang. Verna, irritated, stomped on it. After Princess Amelia left, Mr. Bertram returned with his sister and suddenly had a thought on the way back: Could there really be such a suitable Earth Vein?