"Of course, we stand to benefit from this enterprise. But if you're concerned that we intend to rule your coun

"Of course, we stand to benefit from this enterprise. But if you're concerned that we intend to rule your country from afar, using you as a front, please know that these concerns are unfounded. Let's just say that we have a strong interest in the region's stability. We have need of a ruling power we can negotiate with, not bandit gangs and monster hordes."