He smacked his lips, adjusted his position, and once again rested his head on Luhier's comfortable lap, his gaze cast towards the dazzling and radiant... half-dome of the Aurora Sanctuary.
At this moment, Luhier said nothing, merely bowing her head, gently caressing the boy's brow with her fingertips.
"..."
Herbert remained silent for a moment, took a deep breath, half-squinted his eyes, and sighed lightly:
"I've always felt that my way of doing things is more based on weighing the pros and cons, choosing the most efficient path that aligns with my personal interests."
The boy spoke slowly, his calm voice echoing in the vast sanctuary.
"Many times, in the eyes of others, my methods may not seem righteous, or rather, not befitting of my identity as a Paladin."
"Verbal persuasion, physical intimidation, transactional benefits, physical eradication... To me, these methods don't have a distinction between good and evil; they are merely tools to achieve a goal."
