"That's quite typical," Ticky whistled, no longer putting on the airs of a noble around him, jokingly said, "After all, it's a costless transaction."
Hiring those Lizardmen doesn't cost anything.
Just like when he ran a tavern by the seaside, all you need to pay them with is something called Joss Paper.
Captain Kaidesen closed the ledger after checking it, and handed it over to Ticky with a face full of emotion.
"I could toil on the Vast Ocean for a hundred years without food or drink and still not earn this much... being by your side is truly eye-opening."
Ticky chuckled and said.
"Isn't that obvious? That thing isn't meant for you to buy; if you could afford it, it wouldn't be priced at that."
"You're really a Demon!" Captain Kaidesen couldn't help but curse.
Ticky used his pinky finger to clean his ear.
"What did you say? I didn't catch that."
Kaidesen's expression stiffened, and he quickly corrected himself.