Resisting Temptations (Part 1)

"So, that's to say that you, the emperor, only has your own palace under control?" Saleen knew everyone had a line that cannot be crossed, and he was searching for Agares' line.

"What's there to control? They're just a bunch of toadies and bootlickers. Your Highness Saleen, just tell me, what do you plan on talking to me about?" Agares asked indifferently.

"Well, I don't actually know what there is to talk about." Saleen answered exasperatedly.

"Let's talk about forming an alliance then."

"With the Cloudflow people?"

Agares' illusion laughed. "Your Highness Saleen, you're a Sikeqinyan, but you have the air of superiority of the Qin. Isn't that ironic?"

"How do you manage to get here?" Saleen asked out of nowhere, not expecting Agares to answer him seriously.