The Power Of Money

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"We swear we're not criminals, we're just debt collectors!"

"Y-Yeah! In this country those that owe debts have to pay them, you know?!"

"If they don't meet the deadline, there's a point where we're legally allowed to take them…"

"They're made into debt slaves… And have to work for the one that let them borrow money until they pay what they owe…"

I heard the explanations of these very shabby debt collectors while sitting on a slightly old wooden chair, enjoying what was left of my coffee and my cookie.

Ruby had invited us inside of her smithy after what we did, mostly to not draw more attention and end up bringing authorities to us.

Now, the people that Celeste had tied up with her black chains, her own cursed spear transformed, were answering all questions we asked them.

"S-So please let us go! We are not criminals!"

"Yeah… Please spare my life, I have a family!"

"This is just our job…"