Opposing Carrots

Rui scoffed at his words. "Yes, why don't I just crown you Emperor of Kandria while I'm at it?"

Sarcasm was not the recommended route when in a vital diplomatic negotiation with an important ally, yet he figured their relationship was good enough for just a bit.

"Have you forgotten that you owe me a favor?" Guildmaster Bradt raised an eyebrow. "Are you going to go back on your word? You would be dead if not for me showing you grace that day."

He was not lying.

Chairman Deacon would undoubtedly have found have, and he would have suffered death or worse. It was not possible to escape him in his primary domain of influence without the guildmaster's power.

It was indeed true that Rui owed him one. And Rui had certainly anticipated that he would use that to get some of the things that they were offering for free.