Volume 22: Revival and Rise Chapter 9: The Frenzied Surge Is About to Begin

The enlistment of Melkin and Badi finally eased Muktse's concerns. Under Muktse's clandestine activities, traders finally began to take action. The first step was to raise a considerable sum of funds for Katya's side to actively lobby in the near term, considerably boosting the morale on Katya's side.

Hidden behind her window screen with a complex expression, Katya watched the young man stepping steadily into the inner courtyard of her residence. The calm and gentle look on his face made it hard to guess what was truly on his mind. This enigmatic man always brought her something new and stirring, forcing her to carefully ponder the hidden meanings.