Chapter 97: Service To The People

He had been reviewing proposals for several days before Eden's proposal crossed his desk: well thought out, meticulous, and in agreement with his escort requirements. He’d used his foreknowledge of Adolph’s new policies to his advantage. It should have made him relax, but it only made him more suspicious. A vampire descendant in the werewolf kingdom could be harmless, but it was unlikely.

The things Eden wanted to import weren't dire necessities, but the lack of them could cause problems for the hospital and several other businesses that were vital to the capital. What could he be trying to gain for asking for such a small contract? It was almost negligible in the face of Eden’s caravan’s capacity for transport and trade.

Something didn’t sit right with him and he knew if he set it in front of the ministers to approve they would not ponder such things.

A knock sounded on the door and Chasel entered with a scroll.

"An update," Chasel said as he closed the door behind him.

“Go on, tel