Expensive Real Estate

Davute VII was an important planet to Ves and the Larkinson Clan. If their current plans yielded results, the Larkinsons would likely set up a presence on the planet.

The clan not only needed to buy a plot of land and build the headquarters for the trade consortium, but also had to set up a branch office to manage its own affairs.

The clan needed to spend a considerable amount of money and go through a lot of annoying bureaucratic procedures to get everything done.

The latter turned out to be a greater hassle than Ves expected. The governance of the Davute System was complicated and demand for territory on Davute VII was high.

A lot of ambitious pioneers and other enterprising individuals saw great promise in establishing a physical presence on a notable trade planet and did not mind spending more money to get their wish.

"Can you repeat that again, Benny?" Ves asked.