Request a First-order Pardon from His Royal High-ness

The crown does not forget. But it does, on occasion, offer clemency.

While the humans fight over tariffs and 'diplomacy', the crown remains untouched. As a rare act of royal mercy, first-order clemency has been declared.

First-time servants may have 10% of their tribute waved - no questions asked, no eye contact required. 

Take what mercy is offered. Delay, and you shall return to the full tariff like the rest of the peasants.