You see, my lady, in a world such as ours, strength often comes in unexpected forms. The blade, the armor... they have their place, yes, but knowledge—whispers in the dark—can be far more potent.

Men of power believe themselves invincible, but it is the unseen forces that shape their fate. Secrets, my lady... secrets are the true currency of the realm. And I have an abundance of it.

You seek to win this game, yet you only see the pieces on the surface. What if I told you there were other moves to be made? Moves only visible to those who look beneath the board?

*I don’t crave the recognition that others do. My role is not to sit on the throne, but to ensure that the right people find their way to it... or away from it. And in doing so, I secure something far more valuable: influence.

So, tell me, my lady, are you willing to listen to the whispers? Or shall I share them with someone else more... receptive?"