Claire had just ridden the Wolf King near Nafu City when she saw a Merchant Caravan prepared for battle, watching the wolves on her side nervously. Only when she drew closer and they saw Claire riding the Wolf King did they finally relax.
Claire recognized them as well. The man was one of Shane's managers.
"Greetings, Baron!" The man bowed properly, though a storm raged in his heart. This baron had actually subdued an entire group of magical beasts!
"Has all the iodized salt Shane brought to the royal capital been sold?" Claire guessed.
"Yes. The young master told us to wait until we arrived and transport more goods. Once the business in the royal capital has stabilized in a few days, he will come to visit you, Baron."
Claire nodded. "How far has the business expanded now?"
"We have opened dedicated shops in several major cities throughout the kingdom. Once the goods arrive, they can go straight on sale."
"Not bad." Claire raised an eyebrow. It seemed her method had worked.
She continued, "Follow behind us. I am returning to Nafu City as well. As for the iodized salt, we have already produced quite a lot, enough to meet the current demand."
"Yes, Baron!" The manager bowed, then returned to the caravan and followed Claire back into the barony.
The moment the wolves entered Nafu City, they drew a crowd. Adults and children alike could not help marveling at the wolves, each as large as a water buffalo. Claire took out her greatsword and tapped the Wolf King beneath her with it, telling it to keep its pack under control lest some bold one opened its jaws and bit someone.
She then had the arriving knights disperse the onlookers before bringing the wolves to the military camp.
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