51 Levi and the Merchant King 2 (1/2)
The Merchant Guild Caravan is highly anticipated wherever they pass, be it in a big city or even just a small village. It is said that as long as you offer something of worth they will procure it with fair prices. There is also a chance to exchange with the commodities they have with them as long as they are of equal value. It must be noted that the Merchant Guild have lots of fantastical and valuable merchandise that were acquired from all over the country and its neighbours. Sometimes, even those from other continents appear within their trade.
The Guild started off as an alliance of local merchants which eventually evolved into the giant that it is today. The power structure of the Guild resembled roughly that of the modern conglomerates on Earth except its president is determined through abilities and not of influence. This is saying a lot since most of those in position are old foxes and cunning businessmen. This made Chalice even more appreciative of the Merchant King, Juliann Ross. To be fair, his title was well-deserved.
'Ah, he would really be a worthy business partner. It would be such a loss. But Levi comes first. It was a good thing I had a contingency plan.'
Chalice could handle everything and put up the auction house herself with the Amaranth House's personal funds. She was very much capable of doing so. It won't even make so much of a dent on the amount of riches that their family have accumulated throughout the years. However, that would trounce her aim of disconnecting the jade vein from their duchy. Hence, she didn't want to consider that option as much as possible.
There was also the choice of letting the Keyne Stronghold handle it. Except, the Keyne Stronghold was still under the Amaranth territory, people would still associate their dealings with them. Compared to handling it herself, this was much preferable nevertheless. It was less effective and riskier but at least it will push the project through.
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'Still, collaboration with the Merchant Guild is the best and most efficient.'
Chalice sighed and returned her sight at the documents scattered about on the table. She was reading up on the information regarding the Merchant Guild once more and was trying to look for other alternatives to exploit. But with the uncertainty of Levi's case, none came up.
She comforted herself with this and went back to perusing the other documents that needed her attention. Chalice has just settled her thoughts down when the familiar soft knocks on door sounded out.
”Come in, Luke.” She permitted. Chalice peered at him inquisitively.
Luke cleared his throat and gazed at her straight, his piercing icy blue eyes seemed foreboding. She couldn't help but straighten up. This was something she had noticed lately, whenever Luke was about to disclose something serious, dire, or ominous he always seem to have this expression. Chalice felt wary.
”What is it?” With this in mind, she voiced out her question with a tinge of apprehension.