Chapter 78. A New Challenge “Open your very own shop by Lake Valpide!”
“What?”
Gelfry’s bleary eyes widened as he forced himself to read the text despite his hangover.
He snatched the magazine from Jamer’s hands and scanned the article quickly.
“No money? Can’t read? No problem! If you have a product to sell and the passion to try, you can become a shop owner in the new lakeside marketplace. … Submit your application at the Market Office by the lake. Qualifications will be checked on-site.”
Below, it lists special benefits for the first applicants—the exact same conditions they had offered the Merchants’ Guild.
“This is outrageous…!”
Gelfry’s voice dripped with irritation.
“It’s not just in the paper! Notices have been posted in every nearby village. And for those who can’t read, town shouters are out there announcing it!”
“What about subsidies? What about our applications?” Jamer demanded.
“Isn’t it…
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