I mean, back then I didn't use to do the paperwork myself. I had subordinates for that. these days...

... Well I guess I still do, in a manner of speaking.

And I tried to be good but it turned out I wasn't that good at it.

[He takes a seat to look at the fire.]

I was seventeen when I ascended. I was arrogant and full of myself and convinced I knew better than everyone. And now I know that what happened was not entirely my fault, but it was my fault that I was too blind to see what was exactly happening.