The senators of Marinburg were mentally prepared for the possible demands of the Empire and had secretly discussed the asking prices. What they most hoped for was to settle the matter with a large sum of money, as over time, this money would eventually flow back into their pockets.
But the conditions from the Griffin Duke left them dumbfounded. Was this even a negotiation? If they agreed to these terms, what difference would there be between Marinburg and losing its autonomy?
They would all become servants of the Empire!
However, Schultz was also someone who could remain calm. After looking at the treaty for a while, he burst into laughter: "Lord Ferdinand, out of the conditions you've presented, we might only partially agree with the fourth clause and completely agree with the fifth clause."
