CH778 Tavern Rumours II
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"Why would the commander of the Frontier Stronghold and a Marquis of the Empire do that?" someone asked, both amused and sceptical.
"Isn't it obvious? Money!" Reuters declared.
"Think about it. All the ore mined from our domain is taken away by the Viscount and the Marquis while they give us a pittance in return. The excuse they use is that they are the ones defending our domain during the beast tides from the Great Berserk Beast Forest.
"Now, what do you think would happen if a magistrate or a domain lord developed the domain to the point where we could defend ourselves against the beast tides?" Reuters posed.
"We wouldn't need the Stronghold or the Marquis anymore!" someone answered.
"Exactly. A drink for the gentleman!" Reuters exclaimed.
However, none of the tavern wenches moved.
