Michael nodded, holding out the chest filled with gold coins. "I'm ready to make an offer. But first…"
He set the chest down on a nearby stone ledge, letting the weight of it thud solidly against the surface.
The agent's eyes flicked to it, a practiced gleam of curiosity hidden behind a polite smile.
"…I want to see the land deed."
The agent blinked, then chuckled lightly. "Of course, of course. I brought all the proper documentation, sir." He reached into the satchel slung over his shoulder and pulled out a thick envelope sealed with the city's official mark.
From it, he drew out a crisp parchment and unfolded it with care.
"This," he said, offering the deed, "is the original land deed, complete with the seal of the registrar's office. It includes all terms of ownership, property boundaries, and tax exemptions for first-time buyers."
Michael didn't take it. Instead, he glanced at Ace and nodded. "You read it."
