"Your Excellency, I can clearly hear the little calculations you are making in your mind from across this table."
Teresa elegantly lifted her cup, took a sip of tea, and calmly said, "As things stand now, it's true that you and I share common enemies, but that doesn't mean we are allies. The Moon Palace never collaborates with valueless partners unless you can prove your worth, Mr. Lane."
"In addition, I hope you understand that your threat just now of mutual destruction will not be a factor in my decision to withdraw my troops."
"Since the Era of Blankness, my Dark Elf Kingdom has faced numerous enemies many times stronger than ourselves, teetering on the brink of collapse, but we have never surrendered. Not only have we survived tenaciously, but we have also made those enemies pay a heavy price."
