[ Her head tipped, and her smile turned something slightly unpleasant. ]

Ah, so out of the goodness of your heart, you want me to stop this in favor of a fight? Do not doubt my capability to deal with Zenites, though if you do not know whom stood with Set last month, then perhaps I will have to remind you.

[ 'Don't question my devotion', her tone says.

The fire continues to arc upward, singing a portion of his thigh. He hissed in pain. ]

Your offer is to give up this for... no advantage, is that what I hear?

[ She shrugged. ]

No, thank you. I believe I am quite satisfied doing this at the moment.

[ Sorry, Ryouma, the way to change Akua Sahelian's mind is literally: kill her and then slowly trick her into believing otherwise.

It took literal years to convince her not to commit genocide again. 🙃 ]