"You say you don't want to be pawns, but what are you doing now?"
Lu Xia found Sivier's words contradictory.
Sivier continued, "The current climate in the Empire no longer allows the Daferno family to build starships in peace. It's not hard to understand why the Daferno family would seek a new patron, is it?"
Lu Xia scoffed. "I'm aware of your goals and ambitions, but I'm afraid I must disappoint you. I have no interest in power within the Empire, so you should find another patron."
Sivier fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, seemingly unsurprised by Lu Xia's words. In fact, if Lu Xia had been so easily persuaded, the Daferno family would have had to reconsider their choice.
"Duke Lu Xia, you don't need to give the Daferno family an answer right now. You'll change your mind one day, and the Daferno family will be ready."
After ending the call with Sivier, Lu Xia reflected. 'Have I ever done anything to make the Daferno family think I want to start a rebellion?'
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