The Count of Piedmont agreed to meet me, though he looked slightly bewildered.@@@@

    Considering that we’d had no personal interactions beyond being in the same faction under Duke Visconti, it wasn’t surprising. To suddenly request a meeting to discuss an important business matter might understandably catch him off guard. At the same time, rejecting a direct request from the son-in-law of Duke Visconti wasn’t exactly an easy option either.

    “This is a small gift from me. Please, take a look.”

    The Count opened the pouch I handed him, his eyes widening in surprise.

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