Modis III finally put away the unease and worry on his face, replaced by the expression a true emperor ought to have: dignity, decisiveness, and wisdom.
"Finally ready to speak frankly?" Sandora set down her cup and said in a teasing tone.
"I know nothing about you," Modis III said bluntly. "Though I believe you can become allies, I hope to learn more about you first. An Empire from another world is something I have to treat with caution."
"All Carbon-Based Lifeforms in every world seem to be such troublesome creatures. Since you are still unwilling to cooperate with us more deeply, then at least do not interfere with us. We have fought the forces of the Abyss for tens of millions of years, and during that time, we have encountered no shortage of natives suddenly jumping out to cause trouble. I no longer have the patience to distinguish them from the forces of the Abyss."
At that moment, a middle-aged man who had been standing beside Modis III finally lost his patience. He said to Sandora in a warning tone, "Although you saved the lives of countless of my soldiers, I must still remind you that this is the territory of the Vidis Empire, not yours!"
Sandora cast the middle-aged man an unconcerned glance. "A conversation between two emperors, even if it turns into an argument, is not something you have the right to interrupt."
"Enough, enough." Modis III waved a hand, taking on the role of peacemaker. "General Kulans is an excellent soldier, but he can be impulsive. Please forgive him."
Sandora smiled faintly and rose to her feet. "It is nothing. In any case, I only came to greet you today. After all, this is your realm. If there is nothing else, I will be returning. Personally