52 Later Than Expected (1/2)
”Boss?” Cris asked. He looked at Naga and waited for a response.
”Tell me.. What do you suggest?” Naga asked seriously.
Cris nodded and pointed at the soutern part of the map.
”South. There's a small village. We can start with a gambling den and a market place.” Cris said smiling.
”A gambling den. Good. We can turn it into a grand casino in the future.” Naga said.
He frowned and continued, ”But a market place, why?”
”Information. Weapons. Treasures and any valuables that we will get. We can sell those things, Boss.” Cris said.
He continued, ”I am good at gathering information. With a gambling den, we will get tons of information. Weapons, we can get weapons from the Magic Hall's supply and sell it outside. We... we can offer protections to merchants or black market dealers that will want to do business in the village.”
”Great. Now, why the village in the south?” Naga asked while looking at the map.
”Far from the City but accessible to Merchants and travelers. Also.... they have delicious butter and cheese.” Cris smiled.
”Butter and cheese?” Naga asked smiling.
”Absolutely, Boss.” Cris said proudly.
”Hahaha!” Both of them laughed after.
Draxus found resources in the southeast and the commoner's town is located in the south too so Naga believes that this is a good choice for his group.
”Here. Use these to finance the plan.” Naga took a treasure box from his storage ring. It is one of the boxes he got from the demon's den.
”Master, it's more than enough!” Cris was surprised. He opened the box and he sae not just gold coins.but jewelries too.
”Take it. Get people that can be trusted. Talk to the villagers and tell them what to expect.” Naga commanded and smiled.
”Got it, Boss. The leader of the village is Alfred's uncle by the way. A retired soldier.” Cris said with excitement.
Even though the west and the north are much better, he suggested this southern village not just because of its butter and cheese but also because this place doesn't belong to any noble or powerful family. They also talked about the recent events and their group's other plans. Naga asked him information about Lillie as well. As someone who loves to gather information, he was able to provide details that Naga wanted. He was shocked when he learned that Lillie is Naga's sister.
After Cris left, a servant and a guard approached Naga.
”Good evening, young master.” The servant and the guard bowed.
”Good evening.” Naga nodded and said smiling.
The guard told him that the items which the young miss wanted were already prepared by the Magic Hall while the servant informed him that Old Samuel and Old Drun are looking for him. Naga thanked them and followed the servant to Bill's office. Inside the room, he saw the two old men drinking and waiting for him.
”Oh, you're here! Just in the right time, Kid!” Old Drun said when he saw Naga entered the room.
Old Drun stood up and activated his storage ring. ”I am leaving tomorrow. The empire asked for our help.”
”l heard.” Naga said and smiled.
He continued, ”Take care, Old Drun.”
Old Drun nodded and smiled. He threw a black chainmail to Naga.
Naga caught the chainmail and was surprised. It was light and durable. He can feel the warm arcane from it too.
”I made it two weeks ago. You can wear it beneath your clothes. It will serve you in timesof sudden attacks.” Old Drun said smiling.
”Thank you, Old Drun. I definitely need this.” Naga said and smiled.