As the only trader in Sparrow Wood Territory who knows how to do business, Thomas quickly became indispensable to the Salvation Army leadership.
Now, the first task that the Holy Daughter entrusted to him was to open up markets for the timber factory in Wheat Field Village.
Soon enough, he awaited the first merchant mentioned in the Oracle, and as foretold, this friend from afar was a dwarf.
"...Nothing."
Grace twitched his nose.
He certainly wouldn't admit that he was momentarily distracted, so he resumed a serious expression and said, "I mean, your timber has a stench... I'm wondering if it's been peed on by rats."
"...?" Thomas was momentarily stunned.
Before he could respond, Grace tapped his thick knuckles on the oak wood in front of him. Listening to the dull sound, he continued in a deep, resonant voice.
