Eventually Nikolai shook his head in denial and looked up at his Master. "It's still not enough Master. House Tuchev will gladly make a move for Infused Iron and I think I have a way to get Demidov to back us." The Demidov's weren't interested in expanding right now as they consolidated their grip on Imperial trade and the Enforcer he'd 'lent' to the Ministry of Interior was enough clout to gain their allegiance for this election. "Maybe I can swing a few votes amongst the Magically inclined Minor Houses but it won't be enough. Fates, I don't even know the competition."
