"I don't appreciate this sudden change in tone." Robin's eyes glinted with a strange, otherworldly light. "I may be just a Martial Emperor—someone who relies on the Law of Truth, a law not known for its combat prowess—but make no mistake, I am not someone who can be threatened or coerced so easily… Lord Morval."
"Who said anything about threats, Lord Robin?" Morval tilted his head slightly, his tone calm, even amused. "I merely stated a fact: you have nothing to fear from us. We've had full knowledge of your existence, movements, and growth for over 170 years now. So tell me—what difference does it truly make whether you deal with us directly, or through proxies and intermediaries?"
