Books opened his mouth, hesitated, glanced at Sicarius, and then raised a finger as if he were a student asking a question in class. “Yes?” Amaranthe asked. “I’m not complaining about this task—” he shot another glance at Sicarius, “—but how do you propose I find a printing press? I assume you’re not providing funds for its purchase. And supposing I do acquire one, how should I get it back here?” “I can allocate up to five hundred ranmyas if you find something.” “That won’t buy the handle.” “We don’t need a steam-powered press. Just find something old and rusty we can fix up.” “I don’t think—”
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