In response to these rumors, it seems the Shigenobu Viscountess makes a rather public response, and to achieve this, the message had been publicized in any manner possible in an attempt to communicate with Atrellya without actually sending anyone to their demise.
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Quote:"If sacrificing random people brought you any boon, I'm sure this would be a monthly occurance.
You're very clearly trying to provoke me into action, I'm told Zetian has already influenced Shirin's mind, so any execution you commit now ultimately subverts your own objectives.
Realize, you've denied coin and ore, we refuse to meet any demand that will strengthen your cause. That means Shirin is dead already and so is any other hostage, they're at your whims and nothing will be done to save them.
Right, so here's my final offer, I'll give you a substantial amount of coin for all of your current hostages, and if you like, some ore.
Otherwise? I'll just consider them dead, and instead of getting money, you're going to get fire and brimstone shipped directly to your house."