While Evan was secretly grumbling to himself, new developments arose aboard the merchant ship.
Although they had uncovered a smuggling vessel, they were ultimately on their way to attend a celebration and were not suited to traveling with all this cargo.
The General, Your Excellency made the decision with a grand wave of his hand. "Since they aren't prohibited goods, pay the overdue taxes."
In front of his two children—especially his innocent, adorable daughter—he did not want to make the scene too ugly. It was also a gesture of leniency, giving this hateful fellow who had dared to smuggle goods a Path to Life.
"Yes, yes, yes! Thank you, sir!" After the major officer relayed the General's order, the fat merchant thanked him profusely and scrambled back into his cabin to prepare the fine.
Though paying the taxes would drastically cut into his profits, he would still make something. That was ten thousand times better than having everything confiscated!
Huff... huff...
Before long, he emerged with difficulty, carrying a wooden chest and a long rectangular case. With an agonized expression, he set them before the major officer.
"Sir, this is everything I own apart from the cargo. Please check whether it is enough."
"Heh..."
Staring at the fat face plastered with fawning smiles, the major did not believe a single word he said.
He only knew that if this fellow dared to withhold even one Copper Ful, he would teach him a lesson before the General even had to give the order!
Click—
Opening the chest, the officer curled his lip.
Though the chest looked large, apart from a small number of Gold Lions, most of its contents were Silver Bulls, along with quite a few Copper Fuls. There were several exquisitely crafted pocket watches set with gemstones and crystals,