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The forest soon vanished. Beyond it stretched the open harbor. It was vast, glittering, and endless. Ten ships, thirty, a hundred… their masts swayed like a forest of spears. Some had their sails furled, anchored deep inside the bay. Others still bore taut white canvas, catching the breath of waves they had yet to release.
"What, first time seeing ships?"
"No, that’s not it…"
From the hill, I looked down at the bay. I had been chased onto ships before, but never had I seen so many in one place like this. Everything seemed so calm and utterly peaceful. It was nothing like that night I fled through a storm with the marquis behind me. The sea beyond was so still and serene that I could have stared at it for hours, thoughtless and adrift.
Nonetheless, I wasn’t here to admire colors on the water. This was a moment I could not waste. Until now, I had only partially brushed against the Merchants' Guild. This time, I had to fully bring them in.
If I succeeded, it would mean real power for Rubia. The guild was a force that could anchor her plans. As a full member, I might finally uncover the Confederation’s hidden...
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