Pigeris spoke with pride about the enthusiastic Ardii people, gesturing excitedly: "The market our Commerce Department carefully established has attracted some Ardii people in the past two or three months. We don't tax them and even provide them with conveniences. They can exchange their goods for our tribe's wheat, our exquisite pottery, better iron tools, and more practical furniture... Because of our market, they've improved their lives. How could they not welcome us with such enthusiasm?!"
To this, Fesaros really had nothing to say.
When the First Legion left the camp, Fesaros was surprised to find the road outside the camp was also crowded with people. However, these people were holding long spears, some with wooden sticks, and only a few wore armor...
