"So how much for one week's rent?" Hazuki asked casually.
The dwarf paused, flipping the page slowly.
Then narrowed his eyes.
His bushy brows pulled down in disbelief.
"Lad… are ye fer real?"
Hazuki blinked. "Hmm? Yes."
The dwarf slapped the binder shut.
"Lad! This ain't a tavern! We don't rent houses fer a week. This ain't an inn, ye know!"
Hazuki let out a long sigh. "Yo, old man, chill. Geez…"
Ellyn stepped forward quickly, still holding Hazuki's hand, and offered a polite smile.
"Sorry, Mr. Dwarf. Then… can I ask how much it would cost for a full month?"
The dwarf grunted and opened the binder again.
"Ten silver coin per month, lass. But minimum three-month rental."
"Wha—!?" Hazuki's eyes widened. "That's more expensive than an inn!"
The dwarf leaned back, grinning under his thick beard. "That's 'cause yer comparin' it to a one-room rat box behind a noisy tavern!"
He chuckled heartily and jabbed a thumb toward the sketch of the house.
