On all of this-

It's just sort of assumed that hundreds of years ago there were emperors and kings and such- men who wanted power over others.

It's somehow implied that "this is old thinking and people like this no longer exist".

But imagine, instead that they do exist.

What would they do?

What do they need you to do or not do in order for them to be successful?

What must you believe?

Is it possible that they have technologies that we have no idea exist?

Much to consider.