 How does Ri feel about Extrone?
"Yes, sir," Ri said, and instantly the two of them readjusted their shoulder straps and started off. "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, "To begin with, they probably don't even know I'm here. 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. Extrone's lip twisted in wry amusement.
 Ri is frightened of Extrone, but he doesn't think Extrone will kill him.
 Ri thinks Extrone is the kind of ruler the system needs.  Ri hates Extrone and is planning on killing him at the first opportunity.  Ri is frightened that Extrone is going to kill him.  Ri is frightened of Extrone, but he doesn't think Extrone will kill him.