Ardyn thinks over the question and decides to interpret it as a question about the Scourge. That's easier to answer.

"Not at all. Somnus ended it before I could find success."

His eyes narrow in hatred, not just at the memory of his brother, but also hatred towards Soldat. How he wishes this conversation could have happened in the privacy of his suite back at the Landmark...

He'd have set this awful person on fire by now for daring to ask him these questions.

Unfortunately, they're at the Night Market. They couldn't find a more crowded spot on the island if they tried.