Duke placed his Black Sail Badge on the slate, which flashed with a faint light.
The Black Sail Badge was his identification credential. It could be used as proof of identity throughout the Wizard Plane and several of its affiliated planes.
Data flowed rapidly across the crystal screen of the Mechanical Body, which then displayed a friendly smiling expression. "Identity confirmed, Mr. Duke, welcome to the Seville Empire. There are vacancies for the precision apartment suite that meets your requirements. The daily fee is five hundred standard Magic Stones or equivalent Empire coins. How long do you expect to stay?"
"Reserve for ten days first," Duke paid the Magic Stones.
"Transaction completed." The Mechanical Body retracted its arm and slid out a thin metallic card from beneath the counter, with the room number and intricate energy patterns etched onto it.
