"Almighty protect us! Perhaps, compared to these natives running wild in the jungle, these indigenous people backed by tribes… another kind of cheap product from the West Africa coast is more suitable for my Natal development… those truly useful, strong slaves! After all, from Sierra Leone in West Africa to this new continent port, a favorable wind only takes a month or even less! I could even bring the navy and do it myself…"
Upon thinking this, Bruno lowered his eyes, hiding these calculations unsuitable to confide in the priest, silently in his heart. Father Faria glanced at Bruno, frowned thoughtfully, and then spoke again.
"Baron Bruno, the exploration and development of this new continent colony seem to be much faster than the usual practice on the West Africa coast! And the royal family's attitude, as well as yours, is so urgent?…"
"Ah?"
"Before I arrived, I heard that… the sacred King Joao is unwell, and has not attended mass at Lisbon Cathedral for several months!"
