This skull is something that becomes stronger through the collection of souls.
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Leonard Churchill did not act immediately but instead spoke with a resigned expression, saying, "Which group do you friends belong to? We are subordinates of 'Marquis Herman,' and this person beside me is..."
Now that the real target had appeared, the bait plan had already served its purpose.
Leonard Churchill and his two companions were in no rush.
The reason they hadn't acted was that they were waiting for the other thieves to arrive, to capture them all at once.
Leonard Churchill then said very knowingly, "If you gentlemen are after wealth, we do have some money here. Consider it a fee for your troubles. Let's just be friends..."
Exposing one's identity and offering money to avoid disaster are often the best responses when faced with robbery.
Normally, average thieves would not want to offend a great noble like the 'Border Marquis' and would retreat after taking the money.
