Chapter 12-1

Chapter 12: An End to War

“One of the great—ironies is perhaps not the right word, but it shall do—of my life is that I loathe war, yet I often engage in conflict. Indeed, it would not be inaccurate to say I seek it out.”

“Why is this? It is quite simple. I have been blessed with great physical strength and hardiness by my heritage, and Bahamut has blessed me with his power. If I were not to use these gifts in the defense of those without such, I would feel myself guilty of their blood should they fall due to the lack of my protection.”

“While this is true... I do long for peace, at times. To be able to settle, to read, to have a home... but while evil threatens the lives of the innocent, I cannot be still.”

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Apologies for the short, late post. Ironically, it's because I've been writing so much elsewhere--both software for homework, and for my characters in some role-plays I'm doing with friends.