They're probably going to war, Labert thought silently.
It can't be for ordinary people, right? In his view, if they encounter a year of famine, it means the Gods are angry, and those who starve to death have weak faith.
The government spending money to buy grain for ordinary people is beyond his understanding.
He originally wanted to find a chance to send out the pie containing the large checks from Hansa Bank, but Schmidt didn't give him any opportunity.
Seeing the crowded and complicated situation at the dock, he could only put the box away, planning to make a visit when the night was deep and quiet.
Busy until nightfall, the transport work was completed on schedule.
Although various "unexpected" incidents occurred, the efficiency of the workers, buoyed by double wages, was astonishing, and they managed to complete the task.
Schmidt watched the last ox cart head toward the warehouse, laughing heartily, and made a gesture of invitation to Labert and others.
