Theaprotis stood there, mouth agape.
Davos rubbed his sparsely bearded chin, lost in thought. Becoming an alliance—truly a brilliant move! The greatest obstacle to getting the Crotone people to agree to cede Asprustum and the lands north of the Neto River was Crotone's security. An alliance would eliminate this obstacle. Everyone in Magna Graecia now knew that the Dionysian archons were known for their commitments.
Crotone, weakened after the war, could find refuge under Dionysian protection. So, did Dionysian need this alliance? Of course! With so much new territory, immigration, administration, and the formation of new defense forces would take considerable time. The biggest concern was that the immigrants would clash with the Crotoneans near the border, potentially sparking another war. This alliance would allow the Dionysians to safely annex, assimilate, and consolidate this territory. Therefore, an alliance was the best option for both sides.
