Miss Rabbit, though she had lost a sizable ransom, soon had her fortunes turn as she received a payment worth ten thousand Gold Lions.
This sum was personally delivered by Second Prince Claudio, who had during his first meeting with the Lady promised that if Ireya helped him kill Earth Bear in the duel and avenge his beloved friend, she would receive this bounty and his friendship.
Now, Claudio had fulfilled this promise.
As a result, Miss Rabbit's impression of him had significantly improved, and it could be said that Claudio was now the most pleasing Noble to the Lady's eyes in the Royal Capital.
After delivering the money, Claudio did not leave immediately. First, he congratulated the Lady on becoming the Champion, then he began to talk with the young girl about the new territory she was about to receive.
"Crab's Corner is the Empire's foremost harbor. My last visit there was three years ago; it is a very bustling town, second only to Lion Heart Castle.
