I've little problem holding to a ridiculous promise, as long as I've nothing to lose from it.

[Another laugh followed that, more to disguise whether or not Ardyn might have been as shaky as the smile on his face than any real amusement.]

Well enough to get by in the upper rankings of Niflheim's politics when I needed to. I'm sure I'm a terrible instructor when it comes to matters outside of combat, but perhaps you'll be fortunate enough to catch on.