Struggling to rise to his feet, Isen cast a triumphant smile toward Ivor before speaking.
"Hahaha. Yes, you've always been a foolish slave to your emotions, Ivor. Your ego was too grand even when you were but a child burdened by its weight. Not that I blame you. I, too, am a man driven by ego, to be honest.
I suppose it runs in the family. My ego dictated my actions as well.
So what if I incited this war between the kingdoms? So what if thousands of lives were lost because of me? Rankers willingly embrace a life of danger from the moment they become Novices. Besides, in war, there is no right or wrong.
Once both kingdoms accepted the state of war, nobody was deemed right." Isen's smile grew cunning as he produced a potion bottle from his storage and consumed its contents. Feeling the effects of the potion, he decided it was time to flee the battlefield.
