"we need more warriors, Master Sola Balk," Count Dooku said. "Our strength is still insufficient. Whether it is the Jedi Order or the Archangel of Death, both are extremely powerful forces."
"But at least for now, the Archangel of Death is still our ally," Sola Balk said.
"The Archangel of Death is just like Darth Sidious. If we wish to maintain this relationship, our only choice is to become his subordinate." Count Dooku's tone gradually turned cold. "They are true Sith Lords, and we naturally know exactly what sort of creatures those Sith Lords are."
Sola Balk nodded, a thoughtful look appearing on his face.
"The Archangel of Death has been tempting me with the Book of Sith. He claims that if my name and title are recorded within the Book of Sith, I will gain the recognition of the Dark Side." Count Dooku said coldly, "He might fool others, but I know better than anyone that the Sith are not the same as the Dark Side."
Sola Balk said, "If what you say is true, then I can be certain that the condition for the Archangel of Death to enter your name into the Book of Sith is for you to become his apprentice."
"That is unacceptable!" Count Dooku said in a deep voice. "I have cultivated the Force for nearly a century. I have my own understanding, my own path! I have fought the Archangel of Death before... his power is not greater than mine. He merely possesses several ancient Sith artifacts, leaving me with no way to deal with him. On the Way of the Force, he has nothing to teach me!"
"He follows the path of Immortality, the Life Force," Sola Balk said.
"And death is still unimaginably far from me. Even without the path of