"The Almighty blesses! Inspector Isaac, it's been years since we last met, and you've indeed grown prosperous! To have this seaside warehouse courtyard and two-story building in Lisbon's expensive commercial port..."
"Ah hah! Honorable Lorenzo the Kni... Guild Chief, this is all thanks to the City-State Republic (La Serenissima) having a reputable name, and guild merchants conducting honest trade, blessed by the Holy Mother! As a member of the City-State's commercial guild, it is through the guild's reputation that I manage to stand my ground in Lisbon, making a minor contribution to the Almighty and the Republic…"
"Haha! Isaac, humility is a virtue taught by the Almighty, but excessive humility is pride! Before coming here, I even had an audience with the City-State bishop… The bishop was very satisfied with the spices sent by the guild, and highly praised your additional contributions!"
