25 The Price He has to Pay (1/2)
”I'll leave Amaranth in your very capable hands,” Kei said. ”Don't let me down Nicholas.”
Nicholas Roge, the Branch Manager of the Roge Merchant Guild, who was once stationed in the City of Aster bowed his head to pay respect to his new employer.
”Sir, are you sure you want me to be the Mayor of Amaranth?”
”Are you saying that I made the wrong decision?”
The merchant rubbed his hands together and chuckled. ”Sir, I'll be completely honest. When I first met you, I never thought we would be seeing each other so soon.
[A/N: Nicholas is the merchant that Kei met in Chapter 2]
”Indeed, Lady Fate is such a fickle lady,” Kei said while gesturing for Nicholas to come closer.
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”Make sure to complete my request as soon as possible,” Kei whispered.
Nicholas nodded. ”I will not let you down, handsome young master.”
The two chuckled and gave each other a knowing look. Kei couldn't stay in the City of Amaranth because there were pressing matters that he had to attend to. When the deed of the city was handed to him, he immediately sent a letter to the Roge Merchant Guild requesting that Nicholas be sent to Amaranth to hold the position of Mayor.
The Merchant Guild was more than happy to comply. They even had the plan to drag Nicholas to the City of Amaranth tied in chains if he doesn't agree to Kei's invitation. It's a good thing that the fat merchant was quick witted and immediately understood the prospects of being a Mayor of the City.
Even though Amaranth lost its dungeon, it doesn't mean that the city had lost its only means of livelihood. Merchants were experts when it comes to trade and gaining profit. Kei understood this and with his plans to develop Amaranth he needed someone that was cunning and flexible at the same time.
Tifa appeared beside Kei and respectfully bowed her head. ”Handsome young master, the carriage is ready.”
”Mmm, good job. I'll be there shortly.”
”Understood, handsome young master.”
Tifa took a step back and returned to the carriage.
Kei took a small box from his storage ring and gave it to Nicholas. The merchant carefully opened it and saw a crystal inside. He recognized it as a long distance communication crystal. He closed the box and waited for Kei's instruction.
”If anything happens, contact me immediately,” Kei said. ”Also, pay special attention to the movement of 'that' person.”