To say that Luca was pleasantly surprised would've been an understatement.
His polishing task was momentarily forgotten as he stared at Doyle with wide, shining eyes.
"F-fifty million Star Coins?" Luca repeated faintly.
Wow.
Not only had the "shiny uncle" given them helpful advice, but now he was handing over 50 million Star Coins as a donation?
Luca's face bloomed like a sunflower in the morning light.
However, as if remembering his manners, he realized he should probably reject such a massive sum.
So, just as quickly as the flower had bloomed, it wilted.
"Mister, that's too much," Luca said, even though it physically hurt him to form the words. "We can't possibly accept something like that…"
He truly meant it.
Even if his heart was crying for Star Coins.
But much to the little money-grubber's surprise, Doyle straightened with trembling determination.
"It's my apology and sincerity!" he insisted. "Please accept it!"
The golden-eyed cadet hesitated.
