"If we set aside the empires for a moment, that still leaves us with the families, commercial entities, clans, and academies... Tell me about them," Robin said as he continued walking forward, his footsteps steady while a quiet sigh escaped his lips.
"Let's start from the weakest to the strongest in terms of influence and power… First up: the commercial entities," Pitsu replied, raising a single finger as a sign of enumeration.
"There are certain exceptionally intelligent humans who managed to achieve wealth—whether through luck, hard work, or sheer cunning—and used their financial gains to establish businesses. In the beginning, when their ventures were still small and vulnerable, they purchased slaves to guard their establishments. Over time, as their influence grew, they began attracting more humans and loyal followers. Eventually, their operations evolved into massive commercial powers recognized across entire sectors."
