517 Benefits of Each Side (1/2)
Nodding, Moranti replied, ”Mhm, sounds logical to me.”
”I also find the topic fitting,” added Halmut.
The king nodded and motioned toward Moranti. ”As the party to first inquire about our possible allegiance, would you mind going first?”
Vixus stood up and spoke with a casual smile, ”Of course. Allow me.
”I'll be honest. I think both sides will offer great benefits that would allow for Churstin to prosper, for the most part. What truly matters, in my opinion, is how comfortable you would feel working with either us or Halmut. It the small things that will make you either appreciate your in time or lead to causing you great regret,” reasoned Vixus, letting his eyes wander from the king to the crowd.
Vixus continued, ”If nothing else, I'm confident that you would be most comfortable with joining our cause rather than Halmut's. We don't ask for much. What we ask is that Churstin keeps its name and simply falls under the greater banner that is Trodar, a united front currently made up of four territories and independent states. Should a need arise to unite militarily then we'll ask for your participation in defending your homeland, alongside our added forces.
”Also, keep in mind that we have a trading pact with the elves. Allying with us would mean receiving elven goods,” added Vixus, getting looks of surprise from the crowd. ”We would pay for the construction of a Leisure Guild compound, or a few should you desire them. Through those compounds, you'll receive elven goods made by either the elves of Korten or the elves living within Gilga. And with those compounds comes the protection of the guild.”
Brobit nodded, asking, ”And how would our government's structure change if we joined Trodar?”
”Hardly at all. Having a king is fine, but we ask that the king be the head of an elected council where his vote reigns supreme while also can be outvoted should the majority of the other representatives find a policy or plan inappropriate,” Vixus answered.
While the crowd was pleased to hear such a thing, the king smiled.
Seeing the king's smile, Vixus mentioned, ”By having such a structure in place will allow you and your family to remain in power, for the most part keeping the structure of Churstin intact. But it will also alleviate you of some of the unnecessary stresses of being the sole ruler. Some of your worries will be divided up for others to bear as well.”
”And… What about the many gods within Trodar? Would they…”
”They prefer to reside--”
The king was about to say more but Moranti was no longer lounging behind the table. At the same time, a hand landed on the king's shoulder, getting him to turn in awe.