“There is no explaining necessary,” Aunt Amandra said. “Because there is no truth to any of those rumours of people smuggling. I speak for the council as well as the Guild. The contract with Iztho Andrahar was for weapons. I can show you the documents. I’m trying my best to uphold the Guild’s position in the council, but this unfounded gossip is not helping our position in the slightest. Please stick to the known facts. Miran does not trade people.”
The father muttered something under his breath about politicians.
Aunt Amandra continued, “Also, if Nemedor Satarin wants to banish all foreign influence from Miran, it would make no sense at all for him to import any.”
The son snorted. “We heard that argument before. I still don’t believe it. I spoke to Iztho, and he was pretty clear. He wa
