Lune suddenly reached into a small, hidden pouch strapped to her belt. She pulled out a small object and pressed it firmly into his free hand.
Solomon looked down. Resting in his palm was a heavy, perfectly minted sovereign coin forged from pure white gold. The crest of the Lumiere Dynasty—a brilliant sunburst pierced by a silver blade—was intricately stamped onto the surface.
"What exactly is this?" Solomon asked, carefully tracing the raised edges of the coin.
"I was only able to survive this labyrinth because of you," Lune replied, her voice steady and carrying a hint of her usual royal authority. "I am incredibly thankful for what you did. I currently do not have any proper artifacts or weapons on me to reward you with, but I always ensure my debts are completely cleared."
