"Lord, we cannot agree to your demands; the losses of the Sanjia Tribe in this war have been enormous, and our warriors have made significant sacrifices for your cause. Your request is simply too much," said Chief Dvanch with a calm gaze that betrayed no particular emotion, yet his tone was exceptionally firm. "The Sanjia Tribe is not your subject, a point you should make clear. If those smaller tribes want to join your Caucasus, that is their affair, but the Sanjia Tribe is not one of them."