Nico and Kadir finished their exchange of questions and answers quickly, and both fell silent after their brief conversation.
The third proposal also carried low risk. They could earn plenty of Blackstone coins without leaving the city or risking their lives.
However, for two people who had ventured far from home, it wasn't the best option. If they wanted to rise to prominence, they couldn't choose the third method.
"We'll just have to work a little harder and purchase goods directly from those mercenaries," Nico said. "Even though we'll earn less, there's no danger, and we can still maintain our own operating space."
Kadir nodded; he agreed wholeheartedly with Nico's opinion.
More than anything, he needed to settle down securely in Stoneheart City and build a solid foundation. Now that they had a store and a way to make money, it was time for them to take root in this land and expand their network of contacts.
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Valkorath Realm, Western Battlefield.
