The Duke and the Church Court acknowledged that Roman had the right and ability to demand a ransom.
But the price was too steep.
The annual revenue of the Black Iron Royal Family was only about two hundred thousand Gold Coins.
Ask for the moon, settle for less.
Roman didn't expect to win a battle and then force Gael to sell his underpants.
Then they would have to trade with other resources.
As for what specifically to trade, that would require negotiation.
Gael had sent Roman Riptide, Dragon Castle's chief Conquest Knight, while the Church Court dispatched a Bishop named Abella.
Beside Roman stood Seth, followed by a cadre of warriors.
"Lord Roman, your level of greed astounds me, this is not a price befitting a noble. If you were the one captured..."
He waved his hand to interrupt the Bishop, "Then I would kill myself!"
"That is a bit extreme..." the Bishop muttered, as the doctrine forbids believers from committing suicide.
