Free Trade
He should have expected it, considering how important the Shionel Confederation was. However, it was more than just a bit shameless, considering that the alliance was also threatening to destroy the nation if it didn't agree with their terms.
Unfortunately, they could get away with it.
Power was threatening to destroy your host and still be treated like a guest despite the hostility.
"What did he offer you?" Rui raised an eyebrow. "Must have been something special. I highly doubt that just an offering of financial compensation could have moved you."
The guildmaster stared at Rui with an inscrutable expression.