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I don't quite follow.

"However, Centria is the land of many opportunities." She spoke as if reading a script. "As such, we can allow the lifespan of patents to be extended for a paltry addition of 400g, which I imagine is nothing to a man in a position like yours, to a total of 100 years."

>Just take the standard 20 year patent. (Costs an annual fee of 300g)
>Take the extended 100 year version. (Costs an annual fee of 700g)
>Attempt to negotiate this with some of the managers. (Potential for negotiations) (May backfire)
>(Write-in)

(If you accept the patent, you will lose an additional 500g for initial filings)

You asked, out of curiosity, if you could talk to the leaders of the place. This made the receptionist shake her head.

"I could contact the upper brass and tell them a Savant Lord want to speak with them, but I wouldn't recommend going there now." Said she. "It would be too sudden, and they would doubtless be annoyed. Perhaps I could interest you in another appointment? I have tomorrow afternoon open for all five councilors currently in Centria."

>"I'd like to speak with them now." Best to just get this over with since you're already here.
>"That sounds good." You and your wives had just around enough of this place for a day.
>"There is no need. I was just curious." You've already met many influential members today. There wasn't really any reason to meet these people.
>(Write-in)

Was there anything else you wanted to ask and/or do while here?

>Yes. (Write-in)
>No. (Continues to visiting the plaza you owned)