Which consequence weakens a city's Byzantine diplomatic leverage during a siege?

💡 Explanation

A long siege can lead to a *compromised aqueduct*, causing *water deprivation*; because water is essential, the city cannot hold out indefinitely, *limiting negotiation power*, therefore reducing Byzantine leverage greatly, rather than flame signals or triremes, which are less critically time-sensitive.

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