Merchant Noble is out (3/4 chapters for today)
Revenge
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Although the Warden Trading Company, working together with the customers, had repelled the Merchant Guild’s pressure, the price they paid for going against them became evident quickly. It was the night after they had been in the market for one week.
Having sold a lot that day, Arc and the others, exhausted, were resting at an inn near the market.
“The Merchant Guild here… they must be holding a grudge against us.” (Arc)
At Arc’s words, Hangue responded.
“But all we’re selling is weapons. I think it’s only natural for weapon shops to resent us, but it’s not like we’re selling other goods, right?” (Hangue)
Even the Warden Trading Company had goods other than weapons such as daily necessities, food, farming tools, and so on. However, if they were to sell those products as well, the local merchants would be completely ruined. In a sense, Arc and the others were being considerate by not selling anything but weapons.
“No, no. Our shop is booming every day. For other shops, they probably think their customers are being stolen away. Plus, we were rude to the Merchant Guild.” (Arc)
“That’s true. Since we’re at the edge of the market, we’re blocking customers from flowing to the central shops. We’re really popular.” (Hangue)
The fact that Arc and the others were at the edge of the market worked to their advantage. The line in front of their shop extended outside the market, so it didn’t interfere with the other shops. Moreover, the line itself served as excellent advertising. Many customers came to see what was going on upon seeing the long queue.
“The local merchants must be really resentful. I hope we can sell out safely like this.” (Arc)
As merchants, they were used to being resented by people.
However, not knowing what might happen was something they couldn’t get used to, and it made them anxious.
“Well, those guys are just ordinary merchants. Even if they come up with something, they don’t have the power to carry it out.” (Hangue)
Just as Hangue casually said this, an urgent report came in from the merchant on night watch.
“It’s bad! A group wearing masks is attacking the shop!” (Merchant on Night Watch)
Arc and Hangue exchanged a glance for a moment, then hurriedly put on their shoes and rushed out of the inn. The market was set up about 20 minutes’ walk from the town where Arc and the others were staying. When they stepped outside, the night sky in the direction of the market was slightly orange.
“It’s burning…” (Arc)
“Arc! Let’s hurry.” (Hangue)
Hangue urgently spoke to Arc, who stood dazed.
As Arc and the Warden Trading Company merchants were rushing toward the market, they met the night watch merchants who were coming toward them. Their clothes were disheveled, and they were covered in mud as if they had fallen. Also, their faces were stained with soot.
“Ah, Arc-sama!” (Merchant)
“Oh! Are you alright? Are you hurt?” (Arc)
“Yes. I’m fine. I managed to protect the sales money. However, the goods…” (Merchant)
One of the merchants took out a portable safe from their pocket. It contained the day’s sales.
“That’s good.” (Arc)
Arc breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the merchant’s life and the sales money were saved, they could rest easy for now.
“Understood. Go back to the inn. We’ll check the situation here.” (Arc)
“Yulia! Please escort the merchants back to the inn!” (Arc)
Arc entrusted Yulia with the task and hurried on ahead. When Arc and the others arrived at the shop, the culprits had already fled. All that remained was the shop burning fiercely.
“Arc-sama! There’s a well in the center of the market. Let’s hurry and put out the fire!!” (Merchant)
The merchants who followed Arc said this, but Arc quietly shook his head.
“…It’s already too late.” (Arc)
All they could do was watch the raging flames.
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