Chapter 7: Launch Day
Chapter 7: Launch Day
In a luxurious parlor deep within the noble district, the clinking of wine glasses echoed off the golden walls.
Several nobles lounged in velvet chairs, sipping vintage grapes and gossiping like bored royalty.
"Have you heard?" one asked, swirling his drink. "Halven Dros is investing in some... project."
"Oh?" another noble smirked. "What kind of project?"
"Some sort of book, I think. Rumors say he's funding a peasant to make it."
They all burst into laughter.
"A peasant? Writing? What is this, comedy?"
"What's next, farmers becoming playwrights? Maybe pigs will start giving lectures!"
"I heard it's not even a real book. Something with drawings."
"Drawings?" one scoffed. "What is he funding, a children's doodle?"