freeloading Sorry, I own the whole street!

She hid her ancient identity for ten years, quietly protecting the merchants. But on settlement day, they threw soup in her face, called her a freeloader, and tore up their binding covenant. She finally revealed the truth—and reclaimed everything they stole. Now they are begging, turning on each other, and facing total ruin. Called her a freeloader? Who really owned this entire city?