"This, this is a garment made from Arachne's silk. It's spun by the spider queen Arachne, a mystical thread that cannot be cut, no matter the sharpness of the blade."

Now that the conversation had entered his area of expertise, Ropermahn excitedly began explaining his collection. I humored him, offering the occasional nod while surveying the surroundings.

The building had three floors.

The walls were lined with paintings, and the third floor was an arcade, where glass cases filled with artworks lined the path.

Though I considered myself an expert on the value of slaves, I was clueless when it …