"The mana crystals in this mine are a valuable resource for the Lamia Clan, and besides wouldn't I be raising an enemy right under my nose if I grant you lordship over the people in the mine?" Rena argued with frowned eyebrows.
"You can consider the mine as a tributary state where I will pay a tribute to you annually. Besides, it is impossible that I will ever become your enemy with the size and the population of the mine being so small. Compared to the Lamia kingdom, the mine looks like a black dot on the map. I just want to experience the life of a king, thus my request." Venn rebutted her.
Of course, he could simply threaten to take his own life to force Rena to accept his terms, but to grow his own land, he needed peace and time. Having a sour relationship would restrict his kingdom building plan greatly.
