a torch flame and the dragon maxim Igni fallie illui'the Geheenus, which could be translated as Familial Fire Illuminating Darkness.
-In accordance with all previous instructions and current heraldry, the young master inherited his mother's coat of arms.- Erth placed a small rosewood box in front of Draco and gently opened it. Inside, there were three compartments. One contained bearer bank notes for transactions amounting to less than a Crystal Crown. The second compartment contained small rectangular cards with a space for writing on one side and a magic circle incorporated into a decorative mosaic on the other. The cards were a form of communication between customers and the Central Bank for larger transactions. After writing down the purpose of the purchase and the amount allocated for it, a small amount of mana had to be transferred to the circle on the other side to activate it. Upon receiving the message, the banker sent an intermediary to his customer, who represented the Hunters' institution and was the guarantor of the contract's validity. The third compartment was lined with blue fabric and contained a small, delicate and richly decorated magic pen. The object was made entirely of crystals formed into a single creation by magic. The pen Draco received had three colours: a golden nib, a blue casing and a red alchemical crystal. The whole thing was covered with a delicate flame pattern. The pen did not use ink, but mana stored in the alchemical crystal. Erth explained to the young dragon how to use the receipts and what the individual elements of the set were for. After the explanations, Draco hid the box in the inside pocket of his coat, which was essentially intended for that purpose.
-So now we have to visit the treasury? – asked Bleist, glancing at the clock.
-Yes. With the signed documents and the signet ring, we can safely go downstairs.- Erth struggled to get up from behind his desk and gasped as if it had caused him trouble. -Eh, the years are taking their toll on me.- He muttered and, with obvious dissatisfaction, began
