One continent ≠ the world
there are other towers on other continents, and IIRC he has stated that he doesn't have any intention to take over those. Dude has one "territory", and it's not even under his iron rule.
I get being cautious, but that's what diplomacy is for. Heck, if you're that...
Yeah I guess if you put it this way, it'll seem like "this cult guy who managed to capture the tower is now starting his own empire (even though they have Intel that the provinces on the continent aren't directly under him YET, AND that they are indeed affiliated with the gods) and we must do a...
I'm torn between wanting them to leave FAR FAR AWAY from the kingdom, and also to somehow destroy it.
Maybe them leaving would destroy it. Here's hoping.
"You're just a servant, this marriage is business, do anything and the deal is off!"
"You're a wimp, why can't you look at me that way? Why don't you do anything? The deal is off!"
This is some Grade A Drain Bamage.