What did he want?
It was a straightforward question that could have a myriad of answers, but Noah didn't reply to the Hegemony as he posed another question first.
"It is not about what I want, but what a Hegemony like you would be willing to do to get her hands on Antiquity. How far would you go for such a thing…if it even required you to betray those you are working with right now?"
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"I also have to ask what you think others like you would do if I bought this same offer to them, would they take it, or would they say no to Antiquity for some sentimental reasons?"
While essence bound him throughout, Noah continued to release piercing words as the Hegemony before him clamped her hands down onto his shoulder even tighter.
Tomorrow's working chapter title: A Deadly Partnership! I