On the fourth day of the Blood Feast, the city was still bustling with activity. The festive atmosphere showed no sign of fading; with people from the surrounding towns arriving after hearing the news, it had only grown more lively.
Yesterday, Governor Mirian approved an application from the village chiefs of several collective farms, allowing them to add a few small booths along the streets around the city square. These weren't for the players, though, but for the locals' entertainment.
The five village chiefs had each sent their most talented singers, dancers, and smooth talkers to represent their villages in the "competition."
But these people had come with an ulterior motive!
Rather than enjoying the festivities of the Blood Feast, they were here to promote their farms' "specialties." For example, beside the booth belonging to the "Rural Song and Dance Troupe" sent by the Newbie Village, salespeople were enthusiastically introducing passersby to the various potions produced in their village.
There were potions to keep away mosquitoes and other insects, some for use after washing up, and even some said to spice things up. In any case, none were meant for serious combat; they were more like handy everyday aids.
The locals were poor, but these products were all "made and sold by the producers," with few costs involved, so they were cheap enough for locals to afford. That naturally caught the attention of the wealthy northern merchants, and within just a few days of opening the booth, the Newbie Village had already negotiated several supply contracts.
Taipal was busy developing the Riptide Knights, but he still hadn't forgotten to boost the income of his farm village. He really was a fine village chief.
In fact, if he could find any decent alchemists, he probably would have developed a whole line