One could wonder if Kalina was really this gullible and naive to be played by Aksai in such a way.
But there were indeed deeper reasons behind her actions. These reasons stemmed from her background and the various written and unwritten rules of the Shinayin Empire.
As someone from the Shinayin Empire, she possessed richer battle experience and a more steadfast mindset than the Lords from the Dadangar Subcontinent.
It wasn't solely that Aksai's tricks worked wonders. More accurately, it was Kalina's own judgment that had led her to her current situation.
A few moments before Aksai's bluff came undone, Kalina had silently clenched her fists inside her sleeves.
The frustration she had been suppressing since the beginning of the encounter had finally reached its limit.
One demand.
Then another.
And now yet another.
This so-called King Kainaat simply refused to stop.
He had already taken two Complete Tantras from her.
Now he was asking for even more Third Order resources.
