"Surely there's no harm if he wishes to keep it," Natalia smiled. "Negotiations suing for the safety of the people will go more smoothly if he's kindly disposed toward us from the beginning. I've managed to collect some funds from battling the monsters near Trano Golsaucia, but most of what I earned was funneled back toward the further construction of defenses for the city."

Which meant she couldn't butter him up with any expensive purchases, unfortunately. If pushed, she might be able to afford an experience orb, but that would put her in a tight spot financially.

"What else can you tell me of Aerilon and the surrounding region? Is there any gear I should purchase before we make the journey?"