Burning City.
Within a private estate.
A shirtless man held a specific pose, his thick muscles writhing continuously like living pythons.
A young girl approached. Upon seeing the towering man's movements, she slowed her steps, trying her best to quiet her footsteps.
"HUUU—!"
The man let out a long, heavy breath, and the muscles on his body slowly relaxed.
He turned, picked up a cloth, and wiped the sweat from his body.
"What is it?"
"The merchants from East Gorge have taken all the goods. Three thousand Jinri in total," the girl said excitedly. "Lord Vito, you've solved a problem for the Prince this time. You'll surely be rewarded!"
"As long as it helps the Prince, I don't need to ask for a reward."
The man picked up a long robe from a chair and draped it over himself. The loose garment looked quite form-fitting on him.
"But..." The girl pouted. "You've helped the Prince so much. You deserve a reward."
