"What do you think?"
"If we sell exclusively to him, does that mean we will not be able to sell to anyone else later?"
"I think the exclusivity only applies to distribution within the Silverton Town area. Or at least, it only allows his merchant guild to distribute, while we can still sell the rest ourselves. Otherwise, it would be no different from backing ourselves into a corner. If we just agree to give him complete exclusivity and leave nothing for ourselves to trade, how are we supposed to make a living?"
The young man picked up the teapot and poured out two small cups. The rising steam carried a gentle fragrance, bringing the refreshing scent of jasmine. Ewan handed one cup to Asher, then took a sip himself. The warm taste of the tea spread down his throat, washing away the lingering traces of tension.
"I think it is actually not too bad. Furthermore, he mentioned Marlo Albrecht yesterday, and I get a rather dangerous vibe from that."
