"Speak now, Gailte, you know you are the one I trust the most." The Emperor nodded.
"Under Laine's command, both the Oliver Commerce Association and the Hadrian Commerce Association have already established branches in Brunswick, Middenheim, Nuer, and Talabeheim, which doesn't indicate signs of wanting to start a war." Gailte spoke impassively in his voice tinged with the sound of heavy metal friction: "Given the degree to which he enjoys the Lady of the Lake's favor, he should also understand the importance of the bigger picture."
"He and his commerce associations often manage to fill the grain gap in the Midland Territory." Boris spoke roughly: "I hope we can discuss how to get a few more Half-Elf Warhorses from him; the White Wolf Knight Commanders who have ridden them say they're excellent, but there's too few of them."
