 Which isn't a reason that Extrone chose Ri as bait?
Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "After Extrone said he'd hunt farn beasts, even if it meant going to the alien system? I didn't tell Extrone, if that's what you're thinking," Mia said. "You'll destroy this one, too," Extrone said. Extrone said, turning, startled. "Of course you did," Extrone said, lazily tracing the crease of his sleeve with his forefinger. "Yes," Extrone said, "I imagine they are. "Like all of my subjects," he waved his hand in a broad gesture, "the highest as well as the lowest slave, know me and love me.
 he's the best suited to be bait
 he's upset that Ri killed a farn beast first  he's the best suited to be bait  he never planned to let Ri live  he doesn't trust Ri