Negotiation 

"Is that so?" Minos asked those individuals before adding. "Some years ago, I met a Spiritual Sage who was protecting an enemy. This person was in pursuit of the same thing you are...

Can you tell me what this is about? I'm curious about something that people so powerful and willing to spend fortunes are running after."

Those people were not surprised about this, knowing who Minos was talking about.

"Your Majesty is referring to the man from the Eastern Empire?" That woman said. "They are enemies of the Evergreen Empire, so they want to prevent any forces in our state from developing or achieving their plans."

"Yes, the Travisani family only seeks this item to hinder us. But Your Majesty should not worry about that. They will not get involved with you because of a possible relationship between us."

"As long as you don't go to their state, of course." Someone else added.