To say that the past Dukes Qinghui were dutiful and loyal to the Empire would be entirely correct. The Qinghui Clan even has a precept about being grateful to the Empire: to compose a hymn of loyalty with valor!
'But I'm not one of the past Dukes Qinghui. I'm the current one!'
Westheid dared to bully even the Pure Holy Spirit, to say nothing of the teachings of his worthless ancestors.
"Heh. If you say so."
Ailu'er clearly didn't believe Westheid's nonsense. Regardless, the burgeoning ambition the man displayed left her quite satisfied. Only such a confident, enterprising, and proactive leader could make one feel secure amidst a crisis.
'That's the kind of spirit! That's the kind of fierce ambition! *This* is a man worth following.'
The charming Witch pursed her lips and said,
"So, when you asked us before how much we had infiltrated the Pioneer Territory, were you preparing for this day?"
