The other guild masters are influenced by the merchants but maintain a certain degree of independence.

Even if the merchants decide not to trade, it’s still possible for them to somewhat develop their own supply chains or sales routes.

However, the spice guild cannot avoid being controlled by the merchants.

If the Medici baron’s merchant group and the three families that monopolize the spice trade collaborate to cut off supplies, there won’t be any sugar or pepper available.

In short, their means of survival would be entirely cut off.

Moreover, the current Medici baron secretly dislikes Fabio.

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