Cooperation Agreement•Eltnen · 489 words

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This agreement stipulates the external cooperation framework necessary for the Tsenka Merchant Guild (hereinafter referred to as 'the Guild') to establish itself and secure a long-term trade network within Eltnen in response to the ongoing desertification of the entire region. Permission to view and archive this document is granted solely to the leader of the Guild, and any disclosure externally will result in severe punishment. Article 1. Background 1. The desertification of the Eltnen region poses considerable challenges to establishment, transportation, and supply. 2. To establish foundations for trade, safe travel routes must be secured through the suppressions of hostile forces and strengthening of regional security. 3. To fulfill these conditions, the Guild seeks to establish an initial base and start building long-term commercial interests, achieved with the assistance of the Balaur. 4. The Guild maintains total neutrality, pursuing only a practical cooperative relationships based on a minimal exchange of benefits. Article 2. Scope 1. Assistance in Establishing Initial Base Stabilize locations designated by the Guild and eliminate environmental hazards. 2. Suppression of Intruding Forces Eliminate the possibility of incursions by external forces and protect the Guild's initial operational zones. 3. Guarantee of Non-Interference During the validity period of this agreement, the Balaur shall not cause harm to or interfere with any members, clients, or facilities of the Guild. Article 3. Provision of Tribute The Guild shall regularly fulfill annual tribute payments to maintain Balaur protection and non-interference. 1. Schedule Once annually on a designated date. 2. Content 2,000,000 Kina Other items designated separately by the Balaur (resources, bodies, materials, goods, etc.) 3. Delivery All items of tribute shall be delivered on aa designated date at a designated location. No personnel other than the Guild Leader may oversee the delivery of tribute. Upon confirmation of the tribute's receipt, the protection and non-interference guarantee for that year is renewed. 4. Consequences of Non-Compliance Balaur obligation to provide protection and maintain non-interference is immediately terminated. The Guild cannot hold the Balaur accountable or protest against any retaliatory actions. If non-compliance persists, the agreement is nullified in its entirety, and the Guild loses all rights to operate within the Eltnen region. Article 4. Confidentiality The contents of this agreement must not be disclosed externally. Only the Guild Leader is authorized to view and archive this document, until such time as it is directly handed over to a successor. Article 5. Validity This agreement remains valid for as long as the Guild continues its activities within Eltnen. In the event that the Guild deems itself capable operating independently, it may not unilaterally terminate this agreement. In the event of termination due to failure to pay tribute, the Guild may not request any protection, arbitration, or restoration, and shall bear sole responsibility for all risks that may arise thereafter. (Scribbled words in the margin catch the eye.) 'Remember, this agreement is not a surrender, but a means of survival.' Signed, Founding Guild Leader Tsenka

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