"Since you insist, I won't force you, Your Highness," Leonard said, a hint of helplessness in his voice. Then he smiled again and added, "The total cost of all the food comes to two hundred thousand Sharn, including new clothes for all the townspeople."
"Alright, wait a moment." Elina rose and retrieved a check from the cabinet near the stairs.
She returned to her seat, picked up a pen, and wrote down the required amount. When she finished, she handed it to him.
"I'm adding four hundred thousand Sharn. Please send more food and clothes within three days. You can also invite the merchants to come to Virella—I want to discuss some important business with them."
"Don't worry. I guarantee it will be profitable, and they'll be very happy."
Leonard blinked in surprise as he looked at the check—six hundred thousand Sharn!
It was an extraordinary sum, even for him.
