Noble Negotiations (Part-4) [Bonus chapter]

Lord Prantik of course understood Alexander's demand.

And surprisingly, he took the offer quite well.

"My lord, in exchange for the ransom, I'm willing to become your vassal, and declare His Majesty Ptolomy as the rightful king." He quickly and fluidly replied, showing little hesitation in such a grand announcement.

One would think a man would think a bit more before switching allegiances.

Especially as choosing the wrong one could easily end in getting one's entire family and ancestry wiped out.

He was in a civil war regarding the legitimacy of the king after all.

And in such conflicts, loyal followers of the 'false' king did not usually end up well.

And being one of Alexander's first vassals, unless Shordar (Baron) Prankit betrayed Alexander, he would be considered among the core inner circle of his retinue.

Whether that be true or not.

But the man had good reasons for doing this.