A Little Business to Discuss

In recent days, Metzger had been following orders to wine and dine in Boerling City, but he was quite confused about when he was supposed to rejoin his unit.

Who would've thought it wouldn't be him rejoining the unit, but the unit coming to him?

Metzger couldn't help wondering to himself: Could this all be part of the plan?

First, he informed Boerling City that the Wesen Army was on its way. The authorities didn't dare refuse, and could only assign them a site as far from the city as possible.

The biggest headache for Metzger was still securing provisions for the army.

The Dawn Trading Company had gathered a large sum of money, but a major grain deal had just wrapped up not long ago. Much of the grain had been shipped to the Duchy of Weissen, and there simply wasn't enough left on the market. Even with money, there was nothing to buy.

Luckily, the friends Metzger had recently made came in handy. At an estate outside the city, he met Count Marcin of the neighboring Piaster Kingdom.

Marcin had heard of Metzger and eagerly asked him about his legendary exploits.

It wasn't until dinner that the two men got down to business.

Metzger cut himself a piece of roast pork knuckle and asked, "I wonder if Your Lordship would be interested in a major grain deal?"

Marcin already knew what he was after. He put on a casual air and said, "Although I oversee the largest granary in the south, the grain inside doesn't belong to me alone."

Metzger understood his meaning and nodded. "Of course. It's everyone's grain, and everyone gets a share."

Marcin's meaning was simple. If they wanted to get their hands on the army's provisions, he couldn't do it alone. They would have