Juleios, masking his excitement, addressed Marigi with a measured tone. "The city-state is currently troubled by an empty treasury, and your return comes at the perfect time. As Amendolara's trade officer, it is your duty to change the current situation of almost no trade in Amendolara and increase the tax revenue for the treasury! I hope you carefully investigate the city-state and think hard to come up with a good plan!"
"I will do my best!" Marigi responded eagerly, his expression full of determination.
"And one more thing—" Juleios began, but he hesitated. The matter of matchmaking could wait, especially since Marigi had just returned.
Seeing Juleios pause, Marigi wisely refrained from pressing further and instead said, "By the way, Lord, two members of the Pythagorean school from Tarentum came with me on the ship. They said they came at your invitation."
Juleios's eyes lit up. "Where are they now?"
"They should be looking for you," Marigi replied uncertainly.
