"Nothing to do with us? Are you still including us in your budding alliance, Zyrus Family Patriarch?"
"Of course," The Zyrus Family Patriarch turned to look at the Cyan Soul Rat Clan's Patriarch, who spoke sarcastically.
"Since it's obvious that we owners of a Prefecture won't be left alone to our devices as the power dynamic might change, I took into consideration the advantages and disadvantages of inviting powers that would battle for the Candidacy."