In the face of this ostentatious offer, Ülgen couldn't help but laugh momentarily, but he quickly regained his composure so as not to be misunderstood by Soterus."My intention is not to offend the Praetorian Guard or the Lepidus Empire. However, even if I were Lepidus's own flesh and blood, I wouldn't believe the price of your promises to be light," he said, furrowing his brows slightly."I suppose, in return for all these promises, you wish Hvítreiðr to become a subject of your empire?"