Merchant Noble is out (4/4 chapters for today)
Next Morning
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By the time the fire was finally put out, it was already morning and the sun had risen. As it became brighter, the full extent of the damage became clear.
“The goods are no longer usable.” (Hangue)
Hangue muttered bitterly while checking the goods.
Since the weapons were made from metals like iron and copper, they had melted or deformed due to the heat.
“It can’t be helped. We’ll have to suspend business for a while.” (Arc)
Arc was forced to make that decision.
“Tch! Of all things, only our shop was set on fire.” (Arc)
“It would have been better if they had set fire to another shop in the chaos last night.” (Hangue)
Although it was more like harassment, it was already a crime, and Arc knew who had done it.
“Warden Trading Company-san. It seems you had quite a rough time last night.” (Merchant Guild Member)
A member of the Merchant Guild came to visit with a faint smile.
“Hmph! How dare you show your face…” (Hangue)
“Stop.” (Arc)
Arc stopped Hangue, who was about to unleash his anger on the Guild member. Since there was no evidence, if they pressured them, they would just act clueless.
“Yes. Our goods were completely destroyed, so we’ll be suspending business for a while.” (Arc)
“Oh my, I’m so sorry to hear that. Really. I wonder who would do such a terrible thing.” (Merchant Guild Member)
The Guild member spoke as if it were none of their business.
Like Hangue, Arc wanted to shout, “How dare you show your face and say that?”
However, since there was no evidence, Arc just returned a polite smile.
“As the Merchant Guild, we’d like to support Warden Trading Company, but you see, helping merchants who disrupt the peace isn’t very popular with the merchants who follow the rules.” (Merchant Guild Member)
The perpetrators, despite their position, were sarcastically speaking to the victims, Arc and the others.
Looking at their statements, it seemed clear that the fire was meant to serve as a warning for going against the Merchant Guild. It was true that Arc and the others were only selling weapons, so it didn’t make sense for all the merchants in the market to harass them until they set their shop on fire. The reason Arc’s shop was targeted was not because they were taking customers from other merchants, but because they had gone against the Merchant Guild.
“That’s fine. We don’t need any support from you.” (Arc)
“Hahaha. Let me give you some advice as the last thing.” (Merchant Guild Member)
The Guild member smirked and gave his advice.
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Haha.” (Merchant Guild Member)
“Damn it!” (Hangue)
Hangue clicked his tongue and glared at the man as he left.
Arc was just as angry. He wanted to run over and kick that arrogant figure immediately, but he held back, knowing that would make him a criminal.
“…Arc-sama.” (Yuna)
While Arc was thinking such thoughts, a voice suddenly called from directly behind him, causing him to be startled.
“Oh. Yuna, huh? Don’t sneak up behind me like that. You scared me.” (Arc)
Ignoring Arc’s complaint, Yuna handed him a piece of paper.
“…It seems a fleet from Mikanda will be arriving tomorrow.” (Yuna)
“Got it.” (Arc)
Additional goods and the merchant group would be arriving. Since sales had been going well, Arc had placed an additional order from Mikanda in advance.
“Alright, everyone. The additional goods will arrive tomorrow. Let’s head to the port and prepare.” (Arc)
“Oooh!! We’re going to crush the market!” (Merchant)
At Arc’s announcement, the merchants cheered.
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