Peasants are still poor? Rhy raises an eyebrow at that. "Arnes is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. I do not wish my people to be poor, and work to provide for them. I am careful in such manners."

But wow, that's a weird way that Rhys sees his people. Rhy does not know how to feel about that.

"Basically you're a merchant with more power."