"The fact that you actually know who I am is surprising."
Phield straightened his robe.
"Of course I know you. Baron Vigor Elixir. The nobles and officials in the Imperial Capital all know about you. You've made a fortune from Vigor Elixir. In fact, I came here specifically to find you."
Originally, Nightfall Domain had been abandoned territory with no taxes and no population. Settlers were even supposed to receive subsidies. But with wars breaking out one after another, the Empire was in desperate need of both manpower and money.
Coincidentally, Phield's Vigor Elixir had become famous throughout the capital. On top of that, Sherry had once informed Her Majesty the Empress that Phield had established a small safe zone within Nightfall Domain.
As a result, Her Majesty, whose purse was emptier than her face was beautiful, had personally authorized taxation within Nightfall Domain.
"I came to find you because… of a subsidy."
