"What is the likelihood that this is all an elaborate ploy that is designed to entrap the Hexer raiders and eliminate them in one fell swoop?" Chief Minister Novilon Purnesse asked with great concern.
Though not everyone appreciated the Larkinson Clan's close relationship with the Hexers, the reality was that enjoying the backing of a strong colonial state could be incredibly useful in numerous situations!
The Hex Federation was not only an exceptionally friendly and profitable market to the LMC, but could also serve as an escape route for the Larkinson Clan.
If the Larkinsons ever made too many enemies and got driven out of Davute, they could flee pursuit by traveling to distant places.
However, if this was not a viable option, then Ves believed that he and his clan would always be able to take refuge within the Hex Federation.
It would be a lot harder for pursuers to persist in their chase if they had to make enemies with an entire colonial state!