The Grain Deal and the Hidden Blade
Lucas, now a master with a thriving wine business, strikes a generous grain deal with local villagers, offering better prices than merchants. His kindness is questioned by a villager, leading to a cryptic exchange where Lucas hints at his disdain for the harsh world. The tension escalates when he gifts wine to a villager, only to reveal a hidden blade, clearing suspicions just as the Prefect's carriage arrives. The episode ends with a dramatic escape after an officer is killed, leaving the villagers in shock and Lucas's true intentions shrouded in mystery.Will Lucas's actions to 'topple the empire' put the villagers in danger?
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