Jessica Robinson
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"Alright, that's enough of that." Corco clapped loudly to drive away the sullen mood in the room. "Was there anything else left to report?" Although the king was eager to get work done, Fadelio's head was still down. However, when he heard about the report, he gripped his notes tighter, and began to read. For once, Corco didn't interrupt him and waited until his friend had composed himself once more. Thus, the two just sat in silence, one of them buried in his notes, the other watching. Finally, when…-
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Once Corco's explanation of his new law was over, Sumaci jumped in immediately, to appreciate her teacher's brilliance. "And since we allow private arms companies, we also don't stifle innovation, and we can allow more private businesses to thrive, which will increase tax revenue. How clever!" his clever wife finished Corco's thought. "Right? And I only thought of it just now as well!" He grinned as he clinked glasses with his queen again. "My teacher always told me that modesty is a virtue,"…
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"Urgh, I am so done with this shit." In a childish gesture of defiance, King Corcopaca Titu Pluritac threw off his long cloak as soon as he entered his private quarters, before he proceeded to throw himself face-first onto the first couch he could find. "For today we are, yes," Fadelio said, as always behind him, like a malicious spirit of work and decorum haunting every waking hour of Corco's life. At the very least, he didn't have to remind him of tomorrow's obligations this very moment, did he?…
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While Alcer watched Sawo and Rimaq trot away in defeat, Kyunya stepped up next to him. "Good. That's what they deserve," he said, still in a huff. Yet when Alcer turned to look at him, he finally saw a relieved smile on the young craftsman's face. Even his stubble had been shaved off for today's occasion. For the first time since Alcer had met him, Kyunya looked happy. Though before he could say anything in response, Mallku squeezed between them and put his arms around their shoulders. "Yeah, this…
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After Killari had detained Sawo and Rimaq, Alcer's plan was finally complete. Though he had succeeded, he didn't derive any joy from their misery. When he had imagined this scene, he had thought that he would be happy to see these villains brought to justice. Now however, as he watched the powerful warrior stand there helplessly, with the old craftsman right behind him, his clothes dirty and crumpled from repeated falls, he only felt guilty. Though in the end, he had to remind himself that he hadn't…
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"No abilities, but more rage and self-entitlement than sense. In fact, I think you especially could learn a thing or two from that apprentice of yours." Just as Alcer was gearing up to teach these two villains about the errors of their ways, two figures entered through the front door and interrupted his speech. "That's right, you tell 'em!" Mallku shouted, sporting a wide grin. In comparison, Kyunya's face was full of anger. "It is just what they deserve," he growled. However, even though he…
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"Going Thrice! Sold!" The moment Hieronymus banged the gavel onto the table, a warm feeling spread all over Alcer's body. Finally, after days of walking on a razor's edge, he had landed back on solid ground. After he had bought the manufactory, there would be nothing left to threaten his plan. For most attendees in the theater hall other than Alcer, the sale of yet another property didn't cause much outrage. After all, this property wasn't all that unique. If anything, the lack of interest from most…
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Five days after his agreement with Alcer, Sawo stood in front of Saniya's Royal Theater, the location of the government's manufactory auction. Today would be the day all of his work until now would come to fruition. With the purchase of two manufactories by his customers, the first step in his plans would be completed. Of course, first he had to somehow keep those troublesome customers of his in line, starting with the one standing next to him. Master Rimaq Argo had come to Saniya as a thin, middle-aged…
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Every time he met a prospective customer for the Tasa Bank's loan business, Sawo would first observe them to understand them before they ever opened their mouths. Thus, he carefully watched the young man with the sharp face and stiff posture who sat in front of him, across from the expensive table in his office. It was a familiar feeling, and a familiar room, though both hadn't been much in use recently. In fact, he wasn't really responsible for the lending business anymore. These days, he had people…
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Only a day after Killari had taken time out of his busy day to get his hapless old friend Alcer acquainted with an unreliable blacksmith, they were already meeting up again. Of course, the former ensign was the one paying, which was the only reason Killari was here in the first place. Or rather, he still wouldn't have come, hadn't he been invited to this place specifically. "You know, it took a lot to get us a seat here. This 'Gilded Pheasant' is the most popular restaurant in the entire city right now.…
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