"Sure, we might be able to handle a dragon, at a steep cost to you."
"Papa, I just asked, and the spirits said they can handle a dragon."
"Okay, sweetie."
She glazed over the fact that the spirits can only defend her seriously at risk to her health. Our MC cares about her family MUCH more than about her basic safety.
Crimsonwarden knows what's up:
"Please come for a visit. We have a special gift for you."
"Okay" *Comes with army* "I'm here for my gift. Shall my army come in and take it, or will you gift it here?"
Pretty sure that will have repercussions, but I know there is a subtler way to have the same effect.