"What! Playing this trick again? Stop dragging it out." The Monarch said reluctantly.
He was all too familiar with Anthony's methods — patiently planning, meticulously plotting, deceitful tactics — they were never straightforward, unlike the pleasure of a direct confrontation.
Collaborating with Anthony before had left him frustrated, and now, hearing that Anthony wanted to resort to this again, the Monarch was not in the least inclined to comply.
Although he was reluctant, the Monarch's actions betrayed his intentions as he turned to Lania and asked, "I can leave here, but I'd like to ask, do you want to extend your lifespan?"
"Extend lifespan? You're saying to extend mine?" Lania asked in shock.
The Monarch nodded, "Yes, yours, to extend your lifespan."
Lania felt a sense of absurdity rising within, locking her gaze on the Monarch firmly, then slowly asked, "Do you know who I am?"
