Showing off new stuff(2)

As the group stood waiting for the next new introduction ,Jarza furrowed his brow as a thought crossed his mind. He glanced toward the young men , his expression slightly concerned. "Alpheo," he began cautiously, "this all sounds impressive, but can we really afford to do this right now? I've heard we've had some… financial troubles lately.I mean , not even a month ago you were running your head around the fact we were as poor as beggars..."

Alpheo didn't seem fazed by the question, his confident grin still intact. "It's true that we've faced some tight spots recently," he admitted, his voice calm. "But things are changing. We're not as strapped for coin as we were a before."

He straightened in his seat, crossing his arms. "Part of the ransom for Sorza has finally come through," he explained. "And with the loot we took from the siege of Confluendi, we've managed to amass about 23,000 silverii."