“Master Nero has put a reward out for bringing the Book of Thoth back to him, at an outstanding Ⓖ300M.” Wallace informed him.
“300 Million?! That could very well be all the money in his palace! What happened to conducting a search party?” Zabu asked him.
“Apparently, he believes in the strength in the numbers of the people. That they would stop at nothing to claim a prize like that. He’s offered even more if they can bring the book AND the thief back alive.” Wallace replied.
“Jeez… a bounty this high is sure to attract Nani the Huntress, and I don’t think she would think twice about killing them, given the severity.” Zabu said to him. Wallace shook his head as he continued to look down at the crowd.
“Nah she knows they’re worth more alive. That’s why she only uses a pair of Tonfa. Sure she’ll beat the shit out of them, but they’ll be fine… Speak of the Devil… there's old Ms. Panda right there…"

Wallace said as he pointed to the far end of the crowd. Several people were parting to make way for a woman walking through. She was about average height, legs of steel, and shoulder length hair. Her attire was simple, a tightly fit tanktop, black pants with a belt holding a pair of Tonfa attached to a satchel, and on her shoulder was a massive pelt of panda fur. A few of the men in the crowd could be seen dusting themselves off to try and look presentable. Zabu gave a small laugh at that.
"It does make you wonder what's in her Book. I’m sure you’d have to be one hell of a guy to interest her." Zabu spoke as she continued to part the crowd. Nani made her way to the terminal and put her palm to the screen. This allowed her to read the notice put in place and decide whether or not she could handle the mission. She of course, accepted it instantly. Some commotion could be heard behind her as a small woman holding a stick approached her. Nani looked back at her over her shoulder and shook her head.
"Don't you have work to do, Alice?" Nani said as she continued to walk on. Alice grabbed her by her shoulder to stop her. Alice was small and petite, having shoulder length hair that was braided on one side, and peculiar violet-colored eyes. A detail that didn't seem to bother anyone was the fact that she's a Magical Creature. She appeared to be Orcish, having sage-colored skin and small tusks protruding from her lower jaw. She was dressed in what appeared to be a construction type uniform. Nani made sure to notice the stick Alice was holding. She was holding it pointing forward towards Nani's back, with her thumb pressed firmly on the center, as if it were a knife.

"Stupid huntress… you caused us to miss out on a Ⓖ100,000 hit. And now you’re gonna clear my files and pay me what you owe!" Alice spoke with an irritated tone. Nani sighed as Alice growled in frustration.
"You're a thief and a criminal. That Gold would have just come out of the citizens shares, and I'm not gonna be paying for your bullshit crimes all because you're too lazy to work and make honest money.” Nani spoke as she made her way back to the terminal. Alice stayed close to her, holding the stick to Nani’s back. The people in the surrounding area began to step back and give them their space, not knowing what was about to happen next. Nani put her hand on the terminal and paused.
“You know I'll just come find you again, right? You won’t be able to run forever. In case you haven’t noticed, I know pretty much everyone around here. You won't get far.” Nani informed her. Alice let out a light laugh.

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