"Ethan, bringing new guests again?" the gnome asked in a raspy voice, his eyes sweeping over Ron:
"This time it looks like a big shot."
"Balk, this is the Wizard sir, who wishes to visit the Shadow Area."
Ethan introduced respectfully, with a hint of tension in his tone: "Please provide the appropriate courtesies."
The gnome Balk's eyes widened slightly, and he quickly stood up from his seat and bowed to Ron:
"Welcome to the Shadow Area, Wizard sir."
His attitude became noticeably more respectful, and his voice even carried a trace of sycophancy:
"The entrance fee for an Official Wizard is ten Magic Stone Fragments, but considering this is your first visit, five will suffice."
Ron did not haggle, directly taking out five Magic Stone Fragments from his Spatial Bag and placing them on the small table in front of the gnome.
"Thank you very much for your generosity, Wizard sir."
