Role

Chapter 8

What is the Truth for the Emperor? What is the Truth for all others? I'm honest my Lord,
its two different things. The lie is my second name but I don't lie for my personal gain,
I do it for the Empire. My War Master Prasidia failed in the battle near the Village and
suddenly the plan was ruined, we lost the army there. But we are the Empire, someone must
be appointed guilty - this is how the Empire works. And I named Prasidia. She wasn't the
best Blade, she wasn't the worst Blade, but she failed in a wrong moment. And more, her
fail led another Blade - Raura her fall. Raura left the battlefield while others were
still fighting enemies forces. As for Yugh..He and his pet Dread Lord voited against me,
it was the mistake, but I said nothing in that moment. But now I am the Emperor, I'll not
tolerate those who stand against me. And Cracatua..my poor Shadow..I was hard on him, but
I was trying to teach him, like the Emperor should teach his Shadow Lord. Too bad that he
was weak and decided to leave us. I named him the Anathema without any doubt. Now my bard
will inform my citizens about the failed plot against the Emperor. This is the truth they
need, not the truth I see. But I'm honest to myself and its the only one thing that matters.


But I asked myself..What is the Truth? Should I name the real reasons to my citizens?
Should I say that most of them will be named anathemas once they'll fail? No. Its against
the spirit of the Empire. I should be the ideal for my citizens, not for my own glory but
for the strength of the Empire. The Emperor doesn't make mistakes, its his citizens get
his orders wrong. Is it a lie for non-oathed? Yes, but this is the truth for the Empire.
The more I live the more I realize - the Honesty - its not something permanent, its something
that can shape under the weight of the time or the wisdom. I hope my Lord Deormdel, you'll
understand me. Guide my hand and give me the blessing for my next step.