Chapter 5: Even More Beautiful than the Mayor’s Wife
The name written with black ink glowed with a purple light as the contract magic took effect.
If either party violates the terms, they can directly report it to the town hall, and the knights' order will oversee the subsequent actions.
"Talia," Romon called out.
"Yes, Lord Romon."
"Come with me. Let's move quickly."
Romon was not the type of noble who lived off his family's wealth. He had always wanted to restore his family's former glory. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so focused on fixing the mess from the moment he took over.
The money they were dealing with today would open a new opportunity for the stagnant Thune territory. He had to buy the large forest next door before the neighboring lord found out.
Otherwise, once the lord knew about the magic crystal mines, he would never let go of the opportunity. He might even send people to guard the borders and cut off their mining efforts.
Talia picked up the contract paper from the table, grabbed her silver staff, and hurried after Romon.
In the lobby of the merchants' guild on the first floor.
She needed to submit the contract for review at the counter. Once reviewed, the 35 gold coins collected by the guild would be handed to her, though, of course, they would deduct a portion for their intermediary fee.