Used Again

"Sacrifice… how far you are ready to give up for the world. Goodness ends where greed begins." 

Cent checked the papers in his hands. It was the new contract for the Luminastra empire he had prepared a few days ago. It mentioned that their royalties would be lessened and the charge for transportation would be borne by them now.

His eyes flickered as the men around him shifted the new cargo. There were stones and gems that had made him rich. Now every noble in the empire wants things made by his companies. Paintings, antics, ornaments and jewels, and even decorative items. 

Since all the stones of the Luminastra empire had a unique look and different shades, it shook the empire. He had earned a lot from it and established himself. 

In exchange, he had provided wealth and technology to their empire. He had sent men to teach them advanced methods of irrigation and farming. He had sent a new variety of carriages there.