Chapter 56: Morning Domination
It was another Early Autumn morning. The fortress town of Central Bramblevale stirred awake, slowly, carefully. It was as if all the townspeople were letting go of an uneasy breath after the past couple of nights.
After all, the destruction of the Bramblevale Bandits had sent waves across the city.
The underworld was in shambles. Multiple deals tied with the Bramblevale Bandits fell through, disrupting low-level scoundrels and major power players who were connected. Smaller gangs were already fighting each other to take over, but their bloody cloak-and-dagger battles hurt everyone involved.
The night before was mostly quiet on the surface except for the occasional siege weapon blasting against the unyielding barrier guarding the Wicked Villains of the East. None of the average well-to-do nobles of Central Bramblevale were bothered unless they had shady deals in the dark.
Under the new morning, young ladies working as news sellers patrolled the streets, spreading the word of the Bramblevale Lord while offering reading material for coin:
“Conduct your business in a hurry and inform the nearest guard or soldier if you see anything suspicious! Read more about it here!”
“Remember to start your mornings praying to the Good Gods and turn away from the temptation of evil! If you’re truly a good believer, purchase this paper!”
“The Eternal Capital is aware of the Wicked Villains of the East! Do not worry! The White Roses are on their way to end them once and for all! Get the exciting news here first!”
Some of the townsfolk listened and bought their papers. Others went about their day as the market squares came to life. Vendors put out their wares and hawked about their sales like their lives depended on it.