The Chief was someone who was typically not used to people being daring enough to talk over him. So, when he saw the King of Lanthanor directly say these words and then wait for an answer, he actually had to pause for a moment in order to gather his mind and wonder just how long it had been since someone had stood so gallantly in front of him.
However, what he asked wasn't so simple.
Daneel could already tell that something was wrong the moment he saw the Chief pause and then put together his lips as if he was thinking about something unpleasant.
What could there even be that would cause a man like this to feel that kind of emotion?
Daneel received the answer to this question when the Chief opened his mouth and spoke in a serious tone.
