In truth, there are many, many bandit kings.

The bandit kings enjoy how this terminology confuses outsiders.

The Senator understands Darla is just a king among kings, as it were, but she doesn't think too highly of nomad society. She sees it as disorganized, like a scattering of pests, that is easy to be rid of...provided you have the right pesticide. After all! How could you be organized without a LEADER dictating your every thought and move? >:V