The Duke Stole Everything (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 103

Three days before great turmoil struck the Newton Empire, Sharti had already arrived at an inn on the northeastern edge.

Having secured a large but shabby single room at a cheap price, Sharti first took a bath and came out. Then, pushing her wet hair back, she plopped down onto a one-person chair.

Sharti sighed and immediately shook out her purse.

‘Just shy of 30 silvers….’

It was bleak.

Prices in the Newton Empire were expensive. Especially in the area where the academy was established, they were nearly twice as high as in the imperial capital.

That was because the academy, attended by nobles, dealt exclusively in top-tier goods.

‘It was manageable enough getting here. But what comes next is going to be trouble.’

The amount she’d spent traveling all the way to the northeast was practically nothing.

Meals had been covered by provisions she’d brought from home, and for lodging, she’d mostly relied on empty cabins or stables along the way.

‘Travel costs money for every single meal and night’s sleep. And besides, it’s not just me alone.’

Sharti absentmindedly tapped her purse. Just then, as she sat lost in thought with her chin propped up, ignoring the droplets falling from her hair—

a soft fragrance suddenly wafted from behind.

“The Merchant praised your potion recipe so highly that I’m sure there’ll be buyers here willing to pay a good price for it.”

Ren, having finished his bath at some point, took the towel draped over his shoulder and gently rubbed her hair with it.

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