I can hear footsteps on the roof.
Is there anyone trying to assassinate ?
I just recently angered two families.
Is this their revenge?
Wait, no. They said sothing about failing many tis to organize a wedding.
Chances are an assassination is more troubleso.
What about my other enemies?
I guess it could be the slave traders.
The guy above could also not be here for at all.
He could just be doing so parkour like the one I saw before.
There is only one thing to do now!
I just wait.
So would argue that I should go confront whoever it is.
But what if I make a new enemy because of a misunderstanding?
I'm just holding my breath.
Before long whoever it was leaves.
Thus ends an eventful night.
I can't help but smile as I think of my plans for tomorrow.
****
As soon as I rise, I start baking.
I feel extra motivated!
Going out is great and all, but I need to work hard too.
Now ti to see how many we sold!
I'm confronted with a mountain of pies.
[Say, old man. How many did we sell today?]
"Two if you include the one I ate."
That's when I notice the issue.
Our salesgirl is nowhere to be seen!
[What happened to her?]
"Oh, she still hasn't co back from that family eting."
[So she's spending ti with her brother pretty much?]
"Quite probably."
[So where can we get a replacent?]
"Either you scour the city, or you go buy a slave or sothing."
[Is there any employnt center here?]
"What do you an?"
[A place where people can post and take job offers.]
"Nope. How would soone even make a profit with that?"
[Well by letting people find jobs easily they get richer. Once they get richer whoever is in charge can collect more money from them. Makes sense, no?]
"I see your point but you failed to consider one thing."
[?]
"The ones with the money are the sects and the big families."
[You an that no one cares about the others cause they are poor? And the rich ones don't need such a thing in the first place?]
"Quite precisely."
[Still sounds dumb to . Isn't it extrely inefficient?]
"Not enough for how troubleso it would be to set up."
[Gotcha. If I ever own a city that shall be the first thing I will do!]
He chuckles and stays behind with Wolfie as I leave.
I bring with so gold.
We aren't the most successful bakery, but we manage.
Usually, I would be lost, but I know exactly where to head!
It may sound dumb at first, but I have a plan!
Ti for a disguise.
I stop by a shop that sells clothing.
It takes a few tries to get one that does.
People here don't have the habit to use mannequins to show off their products.
Probably because glass seems more troubleso to get.
All the info is probably written on their signs.
Yeah written
Anyway, I do manage sohow.
I get myself a new get-up.
One that can easily blend in.
A black robe.
The best color to hide the stains.
Then I change and go out.
My old clothes are quite worn so I just leave them there.
That is my perfect disguise!
I an I was wearing a disguise when I went there the last ti haha.
Oh yeah, what happened to the black cloak they gave ?
It's been sitting at the bakery now that I think about it.
I use divine energy to scout my way to my destination.
I get there and approach a nearby guard.
[Hey there, I'd like to purchase a slave!]
"Sorry Sir but we have none to sell at the mont. We are restructuring."
[What? How co?!]
I'm sure they had plenty the last ti.
"That's all I'm allowed to say."
[So, where is the nearest slave trader place then?]
He looks at at a loss.
"Sir I'm definitely not allowed to tell you that."
C'mon! They won't sell, they won't help either!
What kind of shady business is that?!
Ah, well it is supposed to be shady actually.
That is when a lady exits the building.
Purple long hair.
A face, torso, arms, and legs.
When she sees , she freezes.
Do we know each other?
"Ah, are you here to buy a slave?"
[Indeed, I'm looking for a salesman.]
"This can't be!"
[What?]
"I was in there trying to apply for a job!"
[Right, what's even happening with?]
*Cough Cough*
*Glare*
"Haha, how about we leave this place first?"
[Sure thing.]
As we walk across town, she tells more about the situation inside.
Apparently, there are rumors of all the slaves escaping.
They tried to quell them but without success.
After all, there were many eyewitnesses.
I ask her why she even thought they would hire her then.
Apparently, slave breaks have happened many tis in the past.
Usually, it wouldn't affect business much.
This ti is different, or so she just learned.
Well, her guessing it would be more accurate.
According to her, they seem to have lost their contracting tool.
The artifact that regulates all temporary contracts.
I'm wondering how the hell she managed to learn that.
She tells she did from seeing one slave they had inside.
She didn't have the slave seal.
aning they can still do a slave contract but not a temporary one.
With a complete one, it spoils the product.
This makes it way harder to control their prisoners.
They will need way more guards.
Wow.
I am the one that destroyed that artifact and yet she knows more than .
All from deductions.
This is damn impressive!
[Are you sure you want to work as a saleswoman?]
"Of course!"
[The way I see it you could beco a detective or sothing.]
"Ah, it isn't as easy. It requires proven loyalty to the city *Sigh*."
[So long and arduous selection process eh, makes sense.]
"Ah, right. What kind of business do you have?"
[Don't you want to try and deduce it?]
"I'm no prophet haha."
[Fair enough, I'm a baker.]
"Cool, then I'll sell so much bread just watch !"
[We only sell pie.]
"Then I'll sell so many pies!"
Hehe, I like her enthusiasm.
The future looks promising.
Now I'm just missing that
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