Buying time

The group came to a stop before an aging and deserted warehouse. The structure was large, indicating that it might have served some substantial purpose in the past. However, its current condition and location were far from ideal. Situated in a rather remote and unfavorable spot, it was no wonder that the warehouse had fallen into disuse and neglect. Despite its size, it appeared to have been abandoned for some time, perhaps due to the inconvenience of its surroundings.

"I want to buy this place," Rain declared after he used his magic to contain their conversation with the guards who were following them.

"Why?" Branden asked while frowning.

"... Do you want to make a shop or something like that here to sell the things that we have?" Orcis asked while rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "That makes sense, but eventually, we will run out of things to sell."