Starting the hard work

In the morning of the next day, the group divided up to carry out their respective missions. Dario headed towards the outskirts of the city, where the fields were. As he approached, the farmers began to notice his presence.

"Who is that man coming this way?" -said one of the farmers, warning his companion.

"I don't know, but it seems like he's heading towards us. What is he looking for??" - answered the other.

Dario approached with a friendly smile and extended his hand in greeting. "Good morning, gentlemen. My name is Dario, and I represent House Astaroth. We are interested in collaborating with local farmers to improve the production of their crops and create a mutually beneficial partnership. Would you like to hear more about this?"

The two commoners stayed listening to Dario with interest.

Meanwhile, Elara entered the heart of Highgarden, where several textile factories were located. She entered one of the largest and approached one of the men who was reviewing fabrics.

"Good morning, sir. I am interested in purchasing a textile factory for our house, Astaroth. Can you give me information on the available factories and how to proceed with the purchase?" - Elara said in a courteous tone.

The man looked at her curiously, and without delay, called one of her supervisors.

Meanwhile, Ethan, Leandro, and Sigrid headed to the busy streets of Highgarden to recruit more people for their group. They approached a group of citizens chatting in a corner.

"Good morning everyone. I'm Ethan Astaroth, and these are my colleagues, Leandro and Sigrid. We are looking for talented and committed people who would like to join our house and participate in exciting projects. We offer stable work and opportunities for growth. Do any of you Would you be interested?" - Ethan said with a smile and a friendly tone.

The citizens quickly recognized the young man, since he was the champion of one of the tournaments.

"What do you think?" - said one of them looking at the others.

"The offer sounds interesting, don't you think? At least we could hear more about what they have in mind." - answered another.

Ethan and his group began talking to interested citizens, sharing details of their projects and how they could be a part of them. The people listened with interest, and little by little, some of them began to consider the possibility of joining House Astaroth.

After a long day of negotiations, night fell and the entire group returned to the tavern. Each one began to tell the results of their work.

After an arduous day of negotiations and tasks, the group finally returned exhausted to the tavern as night fell over Highgarden. Each of them had their own reports to share about their respective missions.

Elara took a seat in one of the chairs while Dario, Ethan, Leandro and Sigrid settled around a table in a quiet corner of the establishment. The smoke from the candles filled the air, and the bustle of the tavern created a cozy atmosphere.

"Well, Elara, what news do you have about the textile factory?" Ethan asked.

"Well, it looks like we found a factory suitable for our needs. The supervisor showed me around the facility and we discussed the details. We are in the negotiation process and hopefully we will be able to finalize the purchase in the next few days." - Elara responded after taking a sip of beer.

""That sounds promising. Later, we will have to discuss how we will manage the factory and what kind of textiles we will produce." - said Ethan

A few moments later Dario intervened in the conversation. "I went to talk to the farmers. Some of them are interested in collaborating with us. We are evaluating how we could improve their cultivation techniques and, at the same time, obtain high-quality raw materials for our alcohol business. Some have already agreed to be the only buyers of your products."

Sigrid added so that the others knew that they were also working. "We have been recruiting people on the streets of Highgarden. Some citizens showed interest in joining our projects. We even mentioned the idea of creating a security force to protect our interests. It seems there is potential. About 25 people will start working on brief."

""Good job, guys. We are moving in the right direction. With the textile factory and alcohol business up and running, and more people willing to join us, we are on the road to success. But there is still a lot of work to do." - Ethan said satisfied.

The group members nodded, aware of the challenges they would face in the future. The tavern was still alive with life around them, but for a moment, they shared a sense of accomplishment and determination as they discussed the next steps for House Astaroth in Highgarden.