Forgotten king? [He sounds disbelieving, looking around the hangar they're still standing in. For all the information Ignis and Talcott have found Gladio knows none of it, not for lack of interest or concern but simply from lack of contact. He had no idea what Ardyn's past was and he didn't really care. Nothing would bring back all those they've lost, he's lost but the only hope he's had for years now has been Ardyn's eventual death.]

You're not... [He doesn't fully understand it but he also doesn't want to admit that to Ardyn of all people.]

You expect me to really believe you were some benevolent ruler all sunshine and rainbows?