The man, reveling in the attention, spoke in a calm, assured voice.

“I am Glen from the Crimson Tower. I intend to buy all the food you can supply.”

Upon hearing his identity, the crowd’s surprise only deepened.

The Crimson Tower was known as the premier magical institution in the North.

Moreover, Glen himself was no small name; a prominent figure in the tower, he was a 5th-circle mage responsible for external affairs.

Glen cast a smug glance around, clearly pleased with his command of the situation.

The other attendees could only swallow dryly, unsure of how to proceed.

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