One merchant left to control

"Didn't you say that this might turn more complicated than you initially expected?" Nadia asked, leaning her head to the side to showcase the doubt behind her words.

"We won't know it until we check the merchant in the office," Mathew countered. "And trust me, nothing would make me happier than everything going smoothly right now," Mathew countered.

He then took another deep breath before bravely pushing his body forward.

At first, keeping his stability proved to be a challenge Mathew couldn't really face. Yet, as he pushed himself further and further, his body finally managed to adapt to Mathew's current level of exhaustion, allowing him to keep his posture straight.

"I can't say that I'm convinced," Nadia informed while bringing her hands up to support Mathew from the side. She let go only after making sure that Mathew could actually hold his own. "What if it won't work?" she then asked. "What if you still won't be able to establish that fortress?"