The leaders of various villages began discussing the proposal among themselves. While giving up ten percent of the profits didn’t seem like much, after deducting labor, transportation, and other costs, they would only be left with about eighty percent of the estimated profit. With another ten percent going to Chief Bjorn, they’d be left with just seventy percent. However, without the seedlings, they wouldn’t be able to earn anything at all.
"Chief Bjorn, Tibbsville agrees."
"Us too."
"Very well. Now, have your people start moving the Night Vine seedlings right away," Bjorn ordered with a wave of his hand. The village leaders quickly directed their villagers to begin transporting the seedlings. Meanwhile, Bjorn led the chiefs out under the cover of night.
"Chief Bjorn, where are you taking us now?" a man trailing behind Bjorn asked.
"To the Gloam Division's base to meet their commander."
"What?!"
Immediately, the dozen chiefs following Bjorn stopped in their tracks, eyeing the bald man with suspicion.
"Why do you all look so stumped? If you don't secure the Gloam Division's protection, do you think Matthew Larson will let you all off once he discovers what you're doing?" Bjorn scolded, looking back at the timid group behind him. "I've already spoken with Commander Rocco of the Gloam Division. He's agreed to support us."
Despite Bjorn’s confident assurance, the leaders couldn’t help but think of the villages that had been massacred recently and the wails of agony…
"Are you coming or not? If not, then get lost. This business clearly isn't for you," Bjorn barked, turning to continue on his way.
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