[ Oh yeah, some thoughts are going through his head. The Empress has just managed to get on his bad side enough that he has no reservations whatsoever about them.

There's something dark in his eyes there, yep. ]

Heheh...wouldn't that be nice? [ ... ] As much as I'd prefer a good fight, it could be entertaining if she doesn't let it be too quick. She doesn't deserve that kind of death, after all.