"What do you have in mind?" Vicente asked Shelby.
Shelby replied. "The days following the auction will be hectic. This will be the perfect time for the local powers to make more aggressive moves while those most interested in the auction items are busy.
Depending on how we act in those days, we might be able to pit some of our rivals against each other to weaken both sides. In the meantime, we can consolidate our positions with other powers." She pointed at Mira with one of her hands.
"For example, some local powers want to raise their social standing in Millfall and become powers with noble titles. But as much as some, like House Burn, are willing to spend a lot of their reserves to negotiate with a wealthier noble family, others don't have as much buying power, despite their interests.
But that doesn't diminish their greed!
They can be very receptive to people like us and help us achieve our goals."
