2026-11-03 18:00:02"What?"
"You want me to go in person?" Morris Crane stared at Luke Crowe in disbelief."That's right." Luke raised his wine glass and drained it in one gulp."Otherwise, how will Jack know it's time to back down?"Morris's face flushed red, then pale, cycling between the two colors.This was absolute humiliation for him.Morris wanted nothing more than to slam his hand on the table and storm out, but he held himself back. Compared to his business interests, the i
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Chapter 059
"Oh, you're a dwarf.""Then you simply must try our dwarven ale!""We hauled this all the way here from so far away. It's quite rare, you know."The attendant spotted Bel pushing through the crowd and immediately addressed him.The moment Bel heard the word "ale," he stepped forward without hesitation. "How much? I'll take it.""Hey now, no need to rush," the attendant said with a grin. "Have a taste first, then we'll talk price."He gestured toward a barrel nearby. One of his companions caught on instantly, producing a cup and inviting Bel to sample the drink.Bel didn't hesitate for even a second. He walked straight over, leaving several apprentices standing around exchanging uncertain glances.The attendant knew better than to let them cluster together. If they did, nothing he said would have any effect. He turned to one of them and said, "Take a look around. See anything you like?"The man crouched down, scanning the goods laid out be
Chapter 058
"My Lord.""Double wages... isn't that a bit much?"The attendant beside Morris Crane hadn't even finished speaking when he caught sight of Morris's cold, hostile glare.He quickly nodded in agreement."Hmph. After we poach them, what's a few months of pay?" Morris said with a sneer. "Once they've left, would they dare go back to Luke Crowe? And even if they had the guts, would Luke dare take them back? Wouldn't he worry they'd just leave again?"Morris let out a derisive snort, then turned to his attendant. "Get it done. Now.""Yes, my Lord." The attendant wiped cold sweat from his brow and hurried away.Morris remained, his eyes glinting with malice.The next day, a disguised trade caravan set out from his Domain.Several days later, it arrived at Luke's Domain.The attendant had already stationed scouts along the road. They reported that Luke had departed for Alan Whitcomb's Domain, leaving Ashenvale without its Lord for the time
Chapter 057
After Morris Crane left, Luke Crowe and Alan Whitcomb exchanged a knowing glance and broke into matching grins."We got this," Luke said, raising his hand.Alan slapped it without hesitation. The sharp clap echoed through the room, sealing their silent agreement. With that, they gathered the caravan and set off toward Count Barrowmont's Domain.Once they passed through Jack Rudd's Domain, the road opened up before them. They encountered no ambushes and suffered no delays. The journey was smooth, almost suspiciously so, and they reached the Count's Domain without incident.There was no time to rest. Luke and Alan headed straight for the Lord's manor to deliver the goods, their boots hitting the stone courtyard in hurried rhythm.Steward Bryce Dunmore looked up as they approached, his brow furrowing in mild surprise."Took you long enough," Bryce said, folding his arms. "I was starting to think you'd given up entirely. We were about to send someone to tra
Chapter 056
"What?""You want me to go in person?" Morris Crane stared at Luke Crowe in disbelief."That's right." Luke raised his wine glass and drained it in one gulp."Otherwise, how will Jack know it's time to back down?"Morris's face flushed red, then pale, cycling between the two colors.This was absolute humiliation for him.Morris wanted nothing more than to slam his hand on the table and storm out, but he held himself back. Compared to his business interests, the insult before him was nothing."Fine." Morris forced a stiff nod. "I agree.""Good." Luke lifted his glass. "Cheers.""Heh." Morris managed to squeeze out something resembling a smile at the corner of his mouth."Cheers."He downed the drink in one motion, as if swallowing the humiliation itself."I'll wait for you outside."After finishing his drink, Morris set the glass down with deliberate care, turned on his heel, and walked out without another word.On
Chapter 055
The Steward practically fled Ashenvale, terrified that Luke Crowe might suddenly turn on him and refuse to let him leave.He leaped into his carriage and urged the driver onward at breakneck speed, not daring to relax until they had crossed well beyond the borders of Ashenvale and reached the Mining Guild's outpost."This Baron Crowe is even more difficult to deal with than the Guildmaster warned," he muttered. His hands were still trembling as he pulled out paper and pen, scrawled a hasty message, and ordered his attendant to ride hard and deliver it straight to Morris Crane.Only after everything was arranged did he touch his neck, still feeling the phantom chill of that icy sensation coiled around his throat.Two days later, at the Mining Guild headquarters, Morris received the Steward's letter.His broad hand clenched the paper so tightly it nearly tore. The message was long-winded, but the meaning boiled down to a single sentence: Baron Crowe demanded t
Chapter 054
"What?""You were stopped again?"Morris Crane stared at Marcus Renn in disbelief from behind his desk in the study."Yes, sir," Marcus replied, his tone steady despite the weight of the news. "That Lord called Carl insisted on inspecting our cargo."Marcus recounted the entire encounter in precise detail, leaving nothing out. When he finished, Morris gave a slow nod, his expression unreadable."I understand. You may go."Marcus bowed and withdrew from the room, closing the door behind him with a soft click.Once alone, Morris turned his gaze to the letters scattered across his desk. His hand clenched into a fist before he forced himself to take a long, measured breath. He needed to stay calm and think clearly.He was no fool. The incident with the Orcs could have been written off as an accident. After all, those brainless Orcs breaking their word was hardly unusual. But now, within the borders of the human kingdom, in human territory? That wa
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