"Miss Lyra, here is your salary for this month, a total of ten gold coins. Please keep them in a safe place to avoid losing them."
As Elise handed her the small bag, Lyra felt her palm grow heavy.
The subtle, crisp sound of clinking metal filled the air, as if it had become the most beautiful melody in the world.
"To prevent any unnecessary misunderstandings, Miss Lyra, it would be best to count the gold coins here."
Financial disputes are all too common, and Elise always adhered to the principle of conducting business meticulously, even when dealing with someone trusted by Princess Astrid.
Hearing this, Lyra nodded slightly, untied the string binding the bag, and carefully poured the gold coins one by one into her palm.
The gold coins gleamed brightly under the sunlight.
On the obverse, the honeysuckle symbolizing empire and wealth shone brilliantly, while the reverse bore a crown representing royal power, encircled by four branch-like swords.
