They said that despite Margrave Breithilde-sama, who forced them into the expedition, paying more than required by the regulations, the portion above the regulated amount was used as kickback for the Lord.
Albeit this being detestable rumors, it was a village usually lacking sufficient entertainment.
The rumors were something that spread silently in secret.
Because of that the meals had only been thin salty vegetable soup and dry and crumbling rye bread for quite a while.