336 Reason (2/2)
”This is why I do the things that I do.” Raven's face became a bit rigid as he uttered this.
Freedom causes complacency. Too much peace will cause one's weapon to accumulate rust over time. Should the people left remained vigilant and kept close watch, then the situation of the plane might've been different.
This is also why Raven didn't plan on eradication all demonic beasts in this plane. Not only will that upset the balance, that will also cause humans to feel too safe. He only planned on eradicating those that will really threaten his work but the rest will remain.
He can't save everyone, nor that he plans on doing so in the first place. Despite of his contributions to the Kingdom, he wasn't all that hands on towards their training. He has his own matters to attend to and he already provided them the methods to become stronger, getting there will depend on their own effort.
Not even once did Raven treated himself as a hero or as the caretaker of the Kingdom. He was merely their guardian due to the fact that this place was his home, and this is where his family and loved ones all reside. The matters of his own ascension had been giving jitters due to the fact that he won't be able to bring his loved ones with him. This is why he provided all sorts of inheritances and started the Knights System Reform.
Cleaning up the Mort Family and trouncing the plans of the Black Curtain Guild. Eradicating the danger zones inside the kingdom and defending it against the beast horde. Expanding its borders and raising its military strength. Starting the Knights System Reform, building the academy and agreeing to be one of the instructors. Even befriending the Kind Ent and the Moonlight Butterfly…
All of his actions and his words might've sounded nice on their ears but he had a very selfish reason on why he did so. Everything leads to a single point, the very reason why he was never ceased on pushing himself to become stronger…
He wanted to raise warriors that will defend his home - his family, once he ascended. This is the true purpose of all of his actions.
Of course, he cared about the well being of the citizens of the kingdom but he cared more about his parents, in-laws, his friends, lover and associates. The rest are all negotiable.
All of this sounds ugly. Anyone who figures this out will call him selfish, tyrant, manipulator, and so on. But would he care about what others say?
No.
Raven doesn't live for them. They weren't the ones who raised him nor provided him his strength, warmth, clothing nor care. They weren't the ones who gave up their lives to save him. They weren't the ones that suffered alongside of him. They weren't the ones who believed in him nor were they the ones that had given him genuine kindness. For all he know…
The same people who respected and preached about him now, were also the same people who disdained him, insulted him, ignored him, and abandoned him during his past life.
For those people, Raven doesn't owe them anything. Not even an explanation nor a glance.
The pain of losing his loved ones...he never moved on from that. He swore that he will never lose them again no matter what happens. Everything that poses even the slightest threat to those he care about…
He will eradicate them, no questions asked.
Raven was no hero, nor a savior. He's just as selfish as any human beings could be. The only difference is that he has the strength to back it up while the rest doesn't. This is harsh truth.
Everything that he achieved so far, he achieved using his own hands. All of his efforts and hard work is for the sake of those he cares about. In order for him to ascend in peace, first he needs to conquer the Four Extremes and cure his in-laws.
Of course there are still more to his plans but these are the immediate plans that he has to take care about. After his in-laws are cured, that's the time where he will focus on the remains threats around him.