'What a shame Vostrom isn't my fief,' Henry thought. 'Otherwise, all these parasites would become my experience points.'
"Claude, don't let the captains of those five ships leave. If they try to depart after making their purchases, stop them. We'll deal with them when I return."
Claude nodded, committing Henry's words to memory.
Henry glanced again at the gang members and the extorting foremen, snorting coldly. He led his Attendants and fifty Legion infantrymen through the bustling port, heading toward the city center.
They followed Henry, crossing through the bustling docks and heading toward the city proper.
Henry chose not to ride. He wanted to experience the city's atmosphere firsthand, and he also didn't want to attract unnecessary attention with the clamor of cavalry.
The streets of Vostrom were busy and lively. Vendors hawked all sorts of goods, and citizens bustled about, creating a picture of prosperity.
