Gilgamel sat cross-legged under the shade of the courtyard's old windleaf tree, pouring a clear, pale wine into two rune-etched cups. The faint, fresh aroma of herbs and flowers drifted up — it was his own brew, made with the surplus of lesser elixirs from his workshop.
Across from him sat Jaden, still in his purple combat robe, posture relaxed yet sharp-eyed as always.
Gilgamel reached into his storage ring and took out an Ageless Box.
The moment he opened the lid, a faint moonlit glow spilled out — inside lay an immaculate Moonlotus, its petals shimmering softly in the daylight.
He carefully handed the box over.
"Here you go, Captain. Sorry for the delay — I've been too busy digesting the Green Ivy Witch's inheritance these days and forgot about our transaction."
Jaden accepted the box, inspecting the Moonlotus with a quick, expert glance before closing the lid. He chuckled, setting it gently beside his cup.