The Paladin behind the counter had had the same conversation several times since arriving in the city.
And that was why, when it was time for Geneveive to get to learn the hard truth, her words did not sound sincere at all. They sounded practiced and bored.
"Firstly, every weapon and artifact must be declared and registered. Failure to do so is treated as theft of communal resources," she started in a mechanical tone.
"All artifacts carried by newly arrived adventurers are placed in the City Hall's vault upon arrival. Ownership is recorded, but possession is transferred to City Hall until needed.
"Whenever an adventurer leaves City Hall on an assignment, they may withdraw one artifact from the vault. They have priority to withdraw one of their own registered artifacts. If there are none suitable for the mission, they may request to borrow a communal artifact—"
Michael cut her off, his voice stern and cold.
