The Virginians were much more generous in their offerings.
Of course, this was possible because they were on the same continent and had Clippers that reduced distribution costs, but the natives didn't need to know that.
What mattered was whether it was worth trading exclusively with Virginia, setting aside all trade with Europeans.
"Good. I am now a subject of this Nemo. We will serve him as our Great Chief, and may he in turn look after us."
"Thank you, Great Chief! Thank you!"
The answer was 'yes.'
But it's not always just the answer to an important question that people become curious about.
"...But how wealthy is your Great Chief to possess all these things?"
"Ah, that..."
"Where does all this wealth come from?"
The leader of a peculiar group commanding both Europeans from across the sea and coastal residents.
A being clutching endless, overflowing wealth.
