Chapter 13: Performance

Komer had anticipated such a result and said with a cold smile, "Gentlemen, perhaps you think that these refugees are not worth spending such a sum of money on, but let me remind you, those who managed to flee their own countries, many were once prestigious nobles and officials of various nations, and they have intricate connections with the citizens of your city-states. If you refuse to provide them with necessary asylum, I believe the troubles they could bring to your nations will far exceed the amount we're discussing now. This is my heartfelt advice, please consider it thoroughly."