"Thank you for your kind words, Master Flai. I will never forget your kindness."
The fishmonger was visibly excited, though deep down he cursed Flai vilely, yet he had no choice but to put on this grateful front.
As Flai and Ireina departed, they took with them not just the best seafood from this fishmonger's stock, but from every fishmonger's.
Not just one shop, but each and every one.
"Damn rats!"
"Utterly disgusting!"
"Rising to the Upper Tier by clinging to a woman, a despicable triumph!"
"..."
This was hardly unusual; many elites did the same, keeping most of the market's top ingredients for themselves.
Without Flai, there would be Ele, Cale.
Moreover, Flai had often bullied these fishmongers in the past, now returning for revenge, completely in character.
"Boss, the slave market is here for today's portion."
"Over there, help yourself."