The days were a little duller and slower with Alzara on a mission and without anything else happening. There was only so much they could plan when everything they planned hinged on their success in the capital, after all.
That was why Zach eagerly awaited every scarce report Derot managed to send him, even if he told the latter that they weren't important and that he should focus the more important matters. But reading about Derot's adventures was more exciting than training.
***
"Maz, did Jessecke submit her report about the stock?" Derot asked while sifting through the papers his subordinates presented him.
"No, sir."
"Damn it. She needs to get better at stuff like this." Derot scowled as he started looking at the information in the papers. They hadn't lost as many transport caravans this week, nor had any warehouses burned down. Their customers and clients were still scarce, but the few they had were too loyal and powerful to be swayed by the merchants' harassment.
