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They were not afraid of facing such situations; many former enemies of the Santarin Association ultimately succumbed to the temptation of benefits and joined their extensive Dark Intelligence Network, becoming a significant part of it.
This method proved ineffective only against certain people, like King Yasan, who, as a ruler of a nation, would see the Santarin Association's expansion within his Kingdom's territories as the greatest erosion of his own interests.
However, the situation was different for the Lords he had appointed. The benefits they reaped were carved out of the Komeer Kingdom.
"Tempting and undermining this young Duke will not be an easy task. I heard that half a year ago, the Santarin Association lost a shipment in the Rocklands, and it still remains unaccounted for. This young Duke's Gnoll territory is just nearby. Initially, you did not suspect him, probably because you thought he was too weak to make off with the shipment.