Chapter 19: Circle of Rights

Komer slightly furrowed his brow and took a sip of the rich black tea.

Even Duke Tez was powerless regarding this issue. Caffrey had already gone to contact companions from the Barefoot Society, but he also clearly stated that such a large volume of food purchase could not be hidden from prying eyes. Duke Philip and Duke Zellin would definitely apply various means to pressure the kingdom's grain merchants within their territories. For the merchants, raising food prices not only meant high profits but also allowed them to avoid offending the lords, so why not go for it?