Carl, who was so thorough, went out of his way to visit Hilpin, which had to be kept completely hidden.
Howell knew where Carl was going and why.
Because Howell himself had advised Carl to marry Elke Gasto and form an alliance with the Marquisate of Gasto. But now, Howell, who was watching the movements of the Marquis of Gasto, thought that the plan might be shaken.
"The price of wheat and iron has risen significantly due to the war with Tumaria. Gasto, however, is buying them as before."
It was natural for the prices of wheat and iron to rise because of the war. But since the war ended quickly, prices would soon recover over time.
Since there was no rush, one could stop buying for now and resume when the price recovered.
The Marquisate of Gasto was not a small, rural town, and it would not be shaken by a few months of reduced wheat and iron purchases.
However, Gasto continued to purchase wheat and iron, even adding to its own stock.
