"For most people, money was the easiest thing to corrupt the heart, especially in places without oversight."
Although Beckley Barun, president of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce in the Holy Third Dawn Kingdom, was somewhat greedy, he had kept the account books largely consistent. Velin therefore tacitly allowed him to remain president.
After this warning, he knew where the bottom line lay and would certainly exercise restraint in the future.
If an audit a few years later revealed discrepancies in the books, he could simply be killed. It was no great matter.
As for Robin, president of the Eagle Chamber of Commerce in the Duchy of Morning Light, regardless of the outcome, Velin would use his head to intimidate certain people. The only difference was whether he would do it himself or have Great Aunt Miyali execute him.
At night, in the Provincial Capital of Sudak Province, Kyle entered the city, threw Walter onto the ground, and asked, "Lead the way."
"Yes, my lord."
Walter climbed up from the ground and answered respectfully before heading toward the right side of the road.
Kyle followed behind Walter, concealing himself.
More than ten minutes later, Walter arrived before an inn. He turned around to report, only to find no one behind him.
"Go inside and ask where Robin is."
"Yes."
Hearing Kyle's words, Walter did not dare disobey and quickly entered the upscale inn.
Inside the inn, a middle-aged man was lowering his head over the accounts. Hearing footsteps, he asked without looking up, "Guest, are you looking for a room?"
"Durut."
Hearing the familiar voice, the middle-aged man raised his head. Seeing Walter, he asked in surprise, "Walter, why are you here?"
"I came to find President Robin. Do you know where he is?"
"I don't know either. I haven't seen