Unable to probe further the entire expedition waited on Alan's response. The conventions of diplomacy revolved around respective each other's wishes, if this facet of discussions failed then it would relations would devolve into violence.
After seeing the tyrannical display of the Wolfen butcher, the people all held their breath. Would Alan derail his entire business to accommodate this brute? Or would the escorts need to fight him?
Hach for one kept on his best poker face despite his palms turning clammy from sweat. If this turned into a fight, none of them would be able to survive.
Alan however left the protection of his escorts and walked forward. He stopped just a few paces away from the Butcher as he explained with a smile.
"I cannot do that Mr. Butcher. My business, livelihood, and the people depending on me require this transaction to complete. Abandoning it is the same as killing me.
