"Island Lord, we're running low on ore."
"Easy. The crystal ore deposit on Island 3057 has refreshed. Take some people and go harvest it."
"Island Lord, we're short on energy."
"No big deal. I haven't been to Trade Island in ages. I'll go myself."
"Island Lord, our soldiers have suffered heavy casualties."
"Sigh. Looks like I'll have to swindle the players again."
"What a hassle."
How do you build a fortune?
By plundering, of course.
How do you get rich?
By swindling people, naturally.
This is a story about making a fortune.
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Please do not imitate.
