A Roll of the Die - 1. Inception
Copyright© 2026 by Michael Loucks
Chapter 88: Day 116
The Company had left Southham at mid-day, riding as far as the Shattered Shield, and arrived at Newtown just before the evening meal the following day, having met Peter along the way.
"You made a very good decision, Lady wife," Matthias said to Lilia after she greeted him. "I am curious to see how the Guild responds once they see the mills being built on the edge of Sierra's pasture. The share you granted her is generous, but not overly so."
"Unfortunately, we can't put them completely out of business in Fulham for the current harvest," Lilia declared.
"You are a cutthroat capitalist, Lady wife!" Matthias declared.
"A what?"
"Capitalist. A word for someone who has money to start and operate a new business until it is profitable, or to invest in an existing one to help it expand. That money, called 'capital', is how you grow an economy. Did anything else of note happen while I was away?"
"Nothing of import."
"Do you intend to travel to Haven for the Royal Tournament?"
"I feel fine, and neither Lisette nor the midwife has said I should not travel, so I will."
"I'm glad. We'll leave in two days to give us time to see the King and Queen, and Milos can spend time with the Knights before they beat each other senseless for bragging rights and a bit of money!"
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