Aster took a deep breath. He cupped his hands on the table and said, "Second Prince must have known that I do not invite someone out of kindness. I'm here to create a partnership."
"A partnership?"
"Well, it is quite known that Kingdom of Rhea is in a dire situation currently. I'm willing to help your kingdom to pass through this year fall and winter, but I will not do that for free."
"Does Young Lord Aster know what kind of help my kingdom need?"
"I've observed that Kingdom of Rhea has been floating steadily, but it is from a business investment. Business investment, especially in an unstable vassal kingdom, will only last probably five years at most before the citizen demands for more prosperity. It is stagnant because not all the profit goes to the kingdom's treasury," Aster explained thoroughly, "My investment wont be such a business offer."
