I've only ever met one noble worthy of the title. [He says coldly, still not looking at him. Hans so far hasn't given him any reason to be openly hostile, but just being a royal is enough for the large man to distrust him on principle.]

Other than him, all nobles I've ever known have cared only about maintaining their status and power at the expense of the commonfolk. [One of the sharp tentacles coming out of his back splits a log with a bit more force than necessary.] Hypocrites whose lips would spout promises and niceties that only lasted so long as someone was useful to them, and would betray them the instant their usefulness ended.

[Asura looks back over his shoulder at the man, his expression a clear warning.]

But I'm sure I won't have to worry about that from you, right?