Archer grinned, ''Well, if you don't care about your son dying, then I can recover the money, but if not, you'll have to pay me out of the profits, including the kingdom's tax, which the officials will explain.''
Philis looked at him with narrowed eyes before retorting, ''Aquaria treats us well regarding their taxes, but why should we pay more? What do we get out of it?''
''Protection, help, support from the state, I will personally send out teams of hunters to collect rare specimens,'' Archer answered with a smirk that shocked the old couple whose eyes were wide.
The old couple nodded before spinning on their heels and rushed down the road, causing Teuila to laugh at the spring in their step. She looked at Archer, ''Why are you helping them out?'' she asked.
