Sunburst of Krauss (2)

"I took your new favorite attendant," Riku said. "The man who brought a few wonders for you. The man who made your house the envy of your peers."

He paused. "To make up for that loss, and as an apology for the methods I used, I will give you something far more valuable."

Riku looked at Rennan. "The blueprints. For the cooling chest. And all the recipes for the drinks that you had enjoyed. Everything."

Lord Falco sneered. He spat on the ground beside him. "You brat. That coolbox was a thing of a miracle. You expect me to believe you can simply create the plans for such a thing?"

"I can," Riku answered calmly. "And I already proved I can offer items of far greater value."

He glanced at Rudolf. Rudolf understood and immediately nodded.

"He speaks the truth, my Lord. The artifact he traded was... beyond measure."