Once everything had been settled, Lucien immediately departed for Stony Mountain.
This time, the journey was different.
Several experts from House Silver accompanied the caravan to protect the grain. Their presence alone was enough to make the atmosphere around the convoy feel heavier. Everyone understood that the cargo they were carrying was no longer ordinary merchandise.
It was food.
And right now, food was worth more than gold.
After Lucien's caravan left, House Silver made its first move.
It publicly announced that there had been no infestation in the Llica Plains and that grain production there was continuing normally.
The announcement immediately shook the surrounding region.
People had already noticed the rising grain prices. They had also noticed that the major firms had been buying up grain for some time. Many had begun to suspect that something was wrong, even if they did not know the full details.
