"Phrased like that, and you sound weak." No matter how lightly it's said, there would be no easing a possibly stung pride. This is what becomes of a queen made impatient by the dance of dodging questions. "They have a choice to become my enemy or my ally. You have a choice.
"Tell me something, Kebechet: is the Aoernul Contingent the Tranquil Empire's to claim?"
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"Tell me something, Kebechet: is the Aoernul Contingent the Tranquil Empire's to claim?"