"Snap!"
With a sound, Annie closed the box containing the minerals and asked Richard tentatively, "Are these minerals very important to you?"
Richard replied, "Actually, as of now, they aren't crucial because I discovered a place with these minerals, enough for my short-term use. However, considering potential future events, the more of these minerals, the better. Hence, our transaction."
"Then..." Annie hesitated for a moment, nodded, and said, "I can agree to that."
"Great." Richard said, "Then our cooperation is tentatively settled, specific situations will depend on future performance.
You mentioned earlier that upon reaching here, the battle of Saint Louis City shouldn't extend over, so we can part ways. Well then, goodbye. I need to handle some of my matters. I'll look forward to you sending messages through the crystal ball."
After speaking, Richard nodded slightly at Annie as a farewell, and then a layer of gray energy covered his body as he shot into the sky.
