This is all nonsense to him, asking him to become a Minister of State as if he was fretting over the kingdom's excessive longevity. He hasn't much dabbled in management or politics, which are areas of weakness for him.
His past self relied more on strength to crush others than on using his intellect.
Why use your brain when a fist can solve the problem? It's only now, when his fists aren't enough, that Gu Shanhai starts beating around the bush. Otherwise, he would normally just forcefully take what he wants.
Atilis didn't expect Gu Shanhai to refuse and now found it hard to understand his thoughts.
"Alright then, I will keep a position for you, Mr. Shanhai, waiting for your arrival," Atilis said without insisting further, sensing that Gu Shanhai's refusal indicated he probably never coveted Atilis's position and simply did it for the prophecy; otherwise, he wouldn't be so indifferent.
