"...Don't you know how the Syndicate operates, Glatheon?" Blokan gave his companion a long sidelong glance, as though he found it difficult to believe that Glatheon could still be asking such a question after everything he had experienced. "You maintained your position as the ruler of a Millennial Empire for a very long time and remained at the top of such a major power throughout all those years... Don't tell me they never tried it with you."
"...." Glatheon slowly lowered his gaze toward the ground, his expression changing slightly as he understood exactly what Blokan was referring to. "You know?"
"I wasn't born yesterday." Blokan replied simply before turning his gaze away again, clearly showing that his knowledge of the matter wasn't something Glatheon should find particularly surprising.
