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Malumynumen wrote:

"Well, that's a new fact I didn't knew. Most Thrawns I knew would jump at the chance of laying their name to some random territory, but the fact that the Latins wish for the enthronement of the old Teutonic Order, most likely, under their influence, could be used to bribe the latins themselves. I gotta admit, I also support for that to be fair."

He would clap his hands in gladness as he smiled,

"Good thing that my pockets are nearly as big as the Pope's. If it is so easy, perhaps it would be in my best interests to jump in quickly before it is too late, compared to German Politics wich is more like a very difficult mind-chess game as it has been before." He would then ask, "If you need more than you have, I have some se- private bank accounts with enough wealth as it is."

He would nod, "Quite different from the hannoverian's conservatism to be fair, I myself don't understand it. But this one is easier to so it seems and I hope, are there anything else that I could manage to get that could be useful to you in your case? If you want to be aware, my family has connections on the vatican as well." He told her.

He would sigh very silently, filling the glasses again.

"I understand, I myself did not plan for...most of all this, I just hope that none of that happens to you."

"Mhm, the Latin Thrawns prefer to empower the ancient nobility rather than themselves. It's the reason why Arcadia had Francis become Emperor, rather than simply enthroning herself as Empress. Aligned with this, it's also the reason why House Wittelsbach has limited authority, because the current system allows for plentiful other houses to exercise political authority within the country."

It seems that, despite actually wanting centralization, the Latin Thrawns are the ones responsible for the amount of empowered nobility, largely due to their desire to keep a balance of power as well as to uphold traditional authority figures.

"I think that I may have just enough for both nobles, but I might take a loan from you if ever they demand for more money. The Duchy of Athens and the Duchy of Philippopolis are powerful fiefs, and their votes count heavily during court sessions. It'll be a good deal for them to come out in favor of pardoning me. My only issue then would be the Byzantines, specifically the Palaiologoi, who'll probably side with the Thrawns in ensuring my capture."

She drinks, and would hiccup from the alcohol diving deep into her system.

"Let's begin now, whilst there is still time. Anatolia will fall any moment now to the Latins, but Syria and West Croatia are still holding out."