Sinclair Paper Company

"Since the matter of setting up merchant guild is decided then I announce that the first company to be registered under merchant guild will be "Sinclair Paper Company", registered under royal family's name" Eleanor said.

"But your majesty, didn't you order to establish paper manufacturing plants to the nobles in their own territory" Reginald asked

"The manufacturing plants established by the nobles will be the subsidiary of 'Sinclair Paper Company' established in the capital "Eleanor answered.

"I understand your majesty" Reginald said.

"I will make sure everything is done properly" Elara said

"No need, you only need to do two things"

"First procure a piece of land and it should be not small. It should be near main road so the transportation of goods will be easier. It should also be closer to forest making it easier to go to the forest to get the raw material and Second, Build a warehouse there as soon as possible"

"After that I will be going to the town in disguise and everything will be done under my supervision." Eleanor gave out several instructions.

Hearing this everyone was shocked.

"You can't do that Your Majesty, if your identity gets exposed, your life might be in danger"

"Yes, Your Majesty, there are still many spies of Leone kingdom hiding in the city"

"Please reconsider it"

Everyone tried to persuade her but she did not budge from her decision.

"Since you have made you decision, at least let some guards follow you"

"If knights follow me around then how am I in disguise"

"Don't worry about it your majesty they will also be disguised in commoners' clothes"

"Ok"

"Haa…" Seeing her agree, everyone also sighed in relief. In last few days she had shown extraordinary leadership. They can't take any risk in her protection.

"Since it is decided, I will give you one hour to choose the knights who are going to follow me and disguise them well" Saying that Eleanor also walked towards her room.

Entering her room, she grabbed the bell beside her bed and ringed it.

"Ting....ting....ting"

"Tutt...tutt...tutt....tutt", Eleanor hears the footsteps hastily approaching his room. Then he hears a knocking sound.

"knock" "knock" "knock"

"Come in"

"Did you call me, your majesty?", Debra asks.

"Yes, Debra. We are going to the town. Prepare commoners clothes to disguise ", Eleanor ordered.

"Yes, young majesty". Saying that she exited the room and came back with several maids and common looking dress which were in drastic contrast with the dress she was wearing.

"Ok, help me dress" she ordered

Hearing her all the maids surrounded her and got busy in disguising her and Debra.

After an hour she and Debra came to the castle gate where Reginald and Elara were waiting with few knights who were already disguised as commoners. 

"Your Majesty, these are the best knights These people will blend into the crowd and always follow behind you." Reginald came forward and explained.

"Ok, since everyone is ready, let's go."

Everyone soon walked out of the palace and walked towards the city market.

Eleanor was accompanied by Debra while the knights were dispersed in the crowd.

Eleanor was amazed by her surroundings. It was the first time she came out of the palace after her transmigration. 

Medieval buildings, street performers showing magic spells, magical items sold in the stores, etc, it was all very new for her.

While she was looking around like a country bumpkin, Debra approached her and asked "where would you like to go, your majesty?"

Hearing her words Eleanor came out of her daze and said "Oh! Yes, Let's go to a workshop first. Do have any recommendations."

"Of course, your majesty please follow me" Debra said and walked ahead followed by Eleanor.

They soon came to an old workshop. 

"Mr ARNOLD!", Debra called out for the workshop owner and soon a muscular man of size around 4 feet came out.

Seeing him Eleanor was not much surprised. In all fantasy novels Dwarves are the best artisan by defaults.

"What do you want" Arnold said in a grumpy voice. He was very annoyed right now. He was working on a weapon right now and Debra's shout disrupted his concentration. 

Hearing his tone Debra wanted to tell him to behave, he is standing in the presence of the queen but Eleanor stopped her.

Eleanor did not say anything and took out blueprints of the equipment required for the paper making and explained to him the specifics she wants.

Arnold took the blueprints and told them to return after 3 days.

She then paid Arnold 100 copper coins as a deposit and another 150 copper coins after Arnold finishes the job.

"Where to go now, your Majesty" Debra asked

"Nowhere in particular for now, we will come again after 3 days. Let's go and have some fun."

Saying that she walked towards the busy market followed by Debra.

They roamed around the market tasting various cuisines, drinking, watching street plays etc.

They both returned to the palace in evening totally drunk, limping on each other.

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