The problem was that the operation costs a fortune.

For proof, one need look no further than the unrivaled miracle of the Servants.

That's only five percent of your reward. It's a reasonable price, yeah?

Even now, he has a record that remains unbroken. Before long though, he became intractable, even under Miki-sensei's hands. And so, 3 years ago... ...an event which decisively put a split between the two of them occurred. Miki-sensei had Komikado-sensei driven out of the industry. That's why even now, it's inevitable that Miki-sensei hates Komikado-sensei. From those managers in the financial world who Komikado-sensei had favored... ...he now snatches away exorbitant consultation fees. Now, free of any discomforts, he lives by playing around.

Best of all, you don't have to pay the ridiculous prices Maven charges. So what do you say to that?

Terribly dear, these tariffs…

Aye, but he paid a steep price for them gifts. Left ear's gone.

No! Now that's going too far. I believe I was mistaken about you, witcher.

Vivienne is worth every copper. But this amount I simply do not have. You ask too much.

Wha, ye barmy? Whuh. I do beg your pardon, but… well, that's not decent! Tell ye how much we've collected. Ye can take it or be on your way.