It took me a while to decide whether or not to accept this proposal. In the end I decided that it was beyond my means, and so I regretful declined.

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Of course if they only asked for 194,000 mnai and seven settlements, I could have lived with that. But not eight...
If they had asked you to become a protectorate too, it would be acceptable- there would be a real guarantee that they would look after you and leave you in peace, while they conquer the world. No one attacks their own slaves with no reason, you would be safe

As it is now, I congratulate you on finding courage to decline the proposal from heirs of Alexander.
I admire your bravery and determination to fight for your freedom!