[ The fact that Romani was listening didn't go unnoticed by him, even in the midst of his anger. As difficult as it was, Gilgamesh just knew that creature would undoubtedly seize the moment any of them would show any weakness. Neither of them had the luxury to lose themselves to despair or their own self-doubt...unless they wanted to be lost forever.
And that was something he could never abide. ]
As you should, Doctor. I expect nothing less than you to fight until the end.
[ Gilgamesh crossed his arms, listening to his plea as the other stood with those shaky legs of his. He allowed his expression to settle into a deep frown, looking like he swallowed something unpleasant. Despite how he's made such progress in his life, there were some parts of him that wouldn't change.
That said, in a normal situation the request would've made him laugh, and part of him felt it. Instead, it made his scowl remain and feelings of ire bubble up within. It was a good, reasonable request to make, but still it somehow felt an affront, and he decided immediately it was because of how it was audacious to make it of him, as a King. It was nothing else. ]
If for some reason you fail miserably to meet my expectations and die an ignoble death like a pitiful fool, then of course I will increase my efforts to remind those mongrels of their place and keep them in line. And even so, It's only to be expected that I exert my rightful position over them.
And do not dare think of my saying as much as proof of accepting your ridiculous, impertinent "request". It is simply the natural course of action that I would take in such a situation, nothing more, nothing less.
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And that was something he could never abide. ]
As you should, Doctor. I expect nothing less than you to fight until the end.
[ Gilgamesh crossed his arms, listening to his plea as the other stood with those shaky legs of his. He allowed his expression to settle into a deep frown, looking like he swallowed something unpleasant. Despite how he's made such progress in his life, there were some parts of him that wouldn't change.
That said, in a normal situation the request would've made him laugh, and part of him felt it. Instead, it made his scowl remain and feelings of ire bubble up within. It was a good, reasonable request to make, but still it somehow felt an affront, and he decided immediately it was because of how it was audacious to make it of him, as a King. It was nothing else. ]
If for some reason you fail miserably to meet my expectations and die an ignoble death like a pitiful fool, then of course I will increase my efforts to remind those mongrels of their place and keep them in line. And even so, It's only to be expected that I exert my rightful position over them.
And do not dare think of my saying as much as proof of accepting your ridiculous, impertinent "request". It is simply the natural course of action that I would take in such a situation, nothing more, nothing less.