The world around the duo started to tremble as the boy and Carmel floated in an everlasting wonder of gold, the golden lips with their annoying smirk appearing in front of the two of them as they started to speak.
"Now, what a journey that was! Quite heart-thrilling! Heck, it even made me shed some tears! Though I don't have eyes!"
Its jolly voice did not match the duo's mood, as they kept looking at the lips as if it were their worst enemy. Sensing the atmosphere, the lips twitched as they spoke again.
"Wow, tough crowd. I guess the only thing that will make you any happier is the rewards, I presume?"
This question lit up Carmel's eyes, and she nodded her head, followed by the boy. The golden light around them started to swirl as two beautiful golden bags appeared right in front of them, their contents a mystery as the lips spoke.
"There are some treasures that will increase your strength and some that will keep you safe, along with this..."