Ch 117: Arrival of a new guest - Part 3

The tour began in the bustling heart of New Portland. The streets were alive with activity, merchants hawking their wares, and townsfolk engaging in cheerful banter. Fenrir led Vynard through the central market, pointing out key features and the economic growth the city had seen in recent months.

"This market was nothing but a sparse collection of stalls a year ago," Fenrir said, his tone conversational. "Now, it's the backbone of New Portland's trade."

Vynard nodded appreciatively, his pen darting across the pages of his notebook. "Impressive. The infrastructure is well-organized, and the variety of goods suggests strong trade relationships."

Fenrir noticed how Vynard's eyes lingered on certain details—the arrangement of the stalls, the security patrols, the faces of the merchants. The councilor was taking in far more than he let on, his sharp mind piecing together the unspoken dynamics of the city.