Although Thorneville was just a small village nestled in the mountains, it reaped substantial profits from cultivating Night Vine. The annual earnings were impressive to the degree that it was almost terrifying.
As the business and profits grew, the village no longer had the absolute say in the distribution of their earnings. Various powerful forces had intervened in the business.
Despite being the village chief, Delmont was merely a figurehead with limited authority. There were numerous vested interests in Thorneville that he couldn‘t touch without facing dire consequences.
Still, he was the village chieftain. Many people within the village listened to his orders.
Soon, the news of his allegiance to Matthew spread around, attracting the attention of village elders and spies from other factions.
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