"He's that good which is the reason you went to him first. I'm not like those no-lifers of Jiera either.
"I don't have all the free time in the world nor do I need an assistant. I'm the Overlord of the Blood Desert, the Lord of War, a mother, and a grandmother. The moment you waste my precious time, I'll drop you like a bad habit.
"This apprenticeship will be brief if you shut up and listen or it can be very long if the only way you have to learn is by observation. Your choice. I don't care about your mission or about what happens on Jiera.
"Not until the Desert joins the colonization's effort and Jiera becomes my business too."
Scarlett emitted a low growl in annoyance but said nothing. She took a few deep breaths to calm down while pondering the Phoenix's words. The Sekhmet could still feel the rage and frustration for giving up on her revenge burning inside of her.
She could feel a soft grudge toward Salaark as she stared at the Guardian.
