The System looked utterly confused.
Heena sighed. "See? I told you—you don't understand anything."
She leaned back. "Listen. Remember again what he actually said. He asked for jewelry and clothes. Do you know what you can do with jewelry?"
The System paused. "Wear them?"
"And then?" Heena prompted.
"I... don't know?"
"Sell them and get money," Heena said flatly. "Good money. Liquid assets that hold value across kingdoms."
The System's eyes widened slightly.
"Do you know why he asked for jewelry to always be top-notch and guaranteed even if I don't favor him anymore?" Heena asked.
The System looked at her, waiting.
"It's because if I lose my mind one day and start favoring someone else—or if something happens to me entirely—he at least has money and resources enough so that he won't starve and won't be looked down upon. Not only that, with this wealth, he never has to beg in front of anyone. He has *independence*."
