Boer glanced at Koni and nodded, saying: "Of course, Sim Town is indeed some distance from here."
"Since you don't want to continue selling after this, I will settle the payment for the winter barley with you when we return to Morgan Town."
Koni was somewhat surprised, not expecting Boer to be so resolute and decisive.
He snorted coldly and remained silent.
Boer's gaze turned again to the dozens of traveling merchants and continued to ask, "Who else doesn't want to sell? You can freely voice it."
"Fair trade is about fairness; I won't force anyone!"
The young merchant who had just questioned Boer took determined steps and stood next to Koni.
"I have twenty thousand pounds, but I'm not selling!"
Boer nodded, "Who else?"
"I'm not selling either."
"Nor am I."
"..."
One by one, the merchants stepped out from the crowd, standing alongside Koni's group.
Until a short while later.
No other merchants made any movements.
