Chapter 431: A Bloody Retribution (I)
"Cheers!"
Ivar raised his drink high, and the sound of clinking glasses echoed through the dining area of the tavern. He and his men were enjoying a blissful night out, revelling in the fortune that had come with overseeing the business of the Count of Abinair in Gantz.
Business had been booming, and escorting goods and traded items between Cassian and Dracor had become less challenging compared to their previous tasks in the county.
With the collaboration between the Count of Abinair and the Grand Duke of Gerhard, interest from the Cassians surged, and their lord enjoyed special prices for most goods by leveraging Kyren’s name.
The Grand Duke was highly respected, and merchants in the plaza, as well as those visiting Gantz, began establishing business connections with the count for mutual benefit.
Kyren was trusted and reliable, not only because of his royal lineage but also due to his tremendous contributions to the kingdom, fostering reciprocity and popularity.
All in all, the Count of Abinair had significantly benefitted from these engagements, allowing his business to grow rapidly.
As Ivar poured another round into his glass, a companion stopped him just as he was about to bring it to his lips.
"You need to stop now. You’ve had enough. We have to travel back to the mansion tomorrow morning to deliver some goods our lord has purchased. If you keep drinking, you might not wake up early, and the trip could be delayed. He will be furious," the man reminded him.
Ivar growled in dissatisfaction, but his companion was right. The Count of Abinair was particular about his business affairs.
He had once been cautious with spending and reluctant to offer generous remuneration, but now that business in Gantz was thriving, the knights were receiving good pay and luxurious treatment.