25th Days (3) | The Risk and Reward

"A branch guild, you say…?" The redhead lord echoed, taking in the weight of the proposal that the guild representative had presented to her.

Anastasia took a deep breath for a moment… before stepping forward—her usual air of uncertainty shifting into something more composed… something more befitting of a noble lord.

Her gaze settled on the bespectacled woman… her sharp emerald eyes carrying a quiet authority over her second guest of honor to her domain.

"Miss Sophie, I understand the Guild's intention to build a branch in my region…" she stated, her tone steady… but scrutinizing. "However, what does its establishment entail, and what benefits does it offer for this land entrusted to me by the Crown? Would you kindly elaborate in detail?"