Chapter 58, Beast Tide_2

Unfortunately, transporting these products from the Southeastern Province to the Northern Border is not only a long journey, but the tolls alone could bankrupt a person.

If sea routes could be taken, the situation might be better. Business could be conducted in the coastal cities, but unfortunately, there are only two ports in the north.

One port is located on the great prairie and controlled by the Franterune Kingdom, one of the Prairie Seven Kingdoms; the other is in the hands of Duke Hiro.

Within the entire Southeastern Province, only the Dalton Family is able to conduct business through the ports, but even they are limited to the ports.

To delve further inland for trade is simply impossible. The two powerful forces that control the ports are looking to monopolize and make a killing.

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"Count, a decree has arrived from the Capital."

Tom's words interrupted Hudson's family joy. He turned, handed Little Franz over to Melissa, and began to read the decree.