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Aisley Reyes rested for a while longer before emerging from her room.
Checking the time, she knew it was almost time to start preparing for the new market day.
The new trading day was bound to bring huge profits, enough to fill her coffers to the brim.
Living in this world, one must have some obsessions; Aisley believed that successfully running the small market and reaping a huge fortune would prove her success.
But success wasn't easy, as the place was a nest of dragons and snakes; every time, she needed to be thoroughly prepared.
The first problem that needed solving was that of currency.
Food, weapons, and other such items were solid commodities, and some people were willing to barter, but there were always price disparities between goods.
There was always someone who felt shortchanged.
