Deni worked quickly. That very evening, while Leech and Hawke Wood were having dinner at Deni's home, his young apprentice returned with news.
A total of 2,000 pounds of corn, at four pounds per copper star—even cheaper than the two pounds per copper star Leech had mentioned earlier.
The corn would be loaded onto the Iron Valley the next morning.
During the banquet, Hawke Wood held a wine glass and praised Leech for his spectacular performance in the Knight's tournament earlier that day.
Especially upon hearing how one renowned young Knight after another fell before him, Deni felt as if he were witnessing that spectacular battle all over again.
Leech smiled and listened to Hawke Wood's tale, curious himself about what a battle with a Transcendent looked like in the eyes of an ordinary person.
Perhaps it was the difference in their Life Levels. In Hawke Wood's words, Leech always decided the outcome in a split second.
「The next morning.」
