The Kros were genuinely speechless, and the same went for Khan's relatives and anyone watching the negotiations through the tall sphere's broadcast.
Khan's revelations didn't just border on insanity. It delved into it and pushed it further, giving new meaning to schizophrenia delusions. Yet, something did work in his favor.
Everyone could see that Khan believed each one of his words. That didn't make them true or factual, but they remained something worth taking into consideration.
The Scarlet Eyes had little to do with that, at that initial phase, at least. The topic's core was with Khan's offer and the immense generosity it conveyed.
People often lied during political meetings. That was the norm and accepted practice. Negotiations were battles of information, knowledge, and influence meant to seize the slightest leverage over opponents.
