Robson nodded and, without another word, led Ais deeper into the town, leaving the soldiers staring in stunned silence.
"Did… did that Lord just return the salute?"
"I think so… I saw Lord Robson looking at Jack earlier. I thought for sure he was going to punish him."
"I told you, this is no ordinary lord…"
That last comment made Robson barely keep a straight face. He paid them no mind, however. 'Some things have to be done step by step,' he thought. 'Moving too fast will only frighten people.'
...
"My Lord, we've found the goblins' food and supplies."
Just as Robson and Ais were studying the map, a few soldiers approached to report.
"Food?" Robson was momentarily confused. Why would there still be food in Ancient Dumu Town?
"Yes, my Lord. It's on the east side. The quantity… two times four… there are about thirty warehouses, all filled with this stuff," the soldier reported.
Although the soldier had whispered the multiplication table very quietly, Robson still heard him.
