The moment the Kobold delegation left, the quiet efficiency of Karl's office returned. A soft thump announced the arrival of Leo, his Ghoul assistant, holding a heavy folder.
"Leo, you're here at last. Have the accounting department finished their filing?" Karl asked, pushing his chair back from the desk where he had been reviewing engineering schematics.
"Yes, my lord. It's all categorized and filed here." Leo placed the folder neatly on the desk.
"Alright, let's begin," Karl said, opening the document with practiced ease. "First, I want to know our total monthly net income."
Leo smoothly began the recitation, his voice crisp and professional. "Our sales on our first month of operation yielded a total of 1,231 gold gross income and 480 gold net income. Last month, we earned a total of 2,344 gold gross income and a net income of 914 gold and 16 silver."
Karl smiled thinly. "Nice. What would be the reason our second month has risen so significantly?"
