[ Sigh. He thought the Empress was a bit of a long shot, but that doesn't stop him wanting to fillet her. ]

This does not mean we enslave it because we are worried about whatever the Arcana impose on us. We do not enslave anyone. You will only Convert it if it is possible to lift the Empress's influence and allow it to return to itself of its own will. Otherwise, we kill it.

[ He usually phrases his thoughts to Malik as requests or suggestions, but he's decidedly firm here. ]