[ He makes it so tempting to accept. He desperately needs powerful allies and Ajax has proven to be just that. Twice now he's proven to be the kind of person who keeps his word — he won't die, would he? ]

...

I can't govern properly if I get attached to people. And the people need a strong leader in these times. I don't need food, and I don't need rest, so there's no need for me to keep servants for myself here. This place should be dark and dead and silent.

[ and yet here he is, taking a step toward Ajax and reaching for that Gnosis ]

You want to work for me.