[In a slow, solemn gesture, Gorthan plants the spear into the ground. At Hideyoshi's question, there's a sensible change in him. He keeps his eyes closed for a few moments, his almost playful taunting from just a moment ago now suddenly replaced by an air of gravity. With a few steps, he shortens the distance between himself and Hideyoshi.]

Allow me to recite the very last poem written by the great Zartas. The Beacon. The Invincible. This is the Sage's very last, essential teaching to Evron and the universe. May his words show you the way and enlighten you as they do me.

The Warrior King is the title.

[There's a small moment when he clears his throat and his eyes fall close. When he speaks next, his normally dark, deep tone has been replaced by something softer and more nimble. He recites slowly, careful not to overact. Cruel and simple as the words may be, he seems to hold a great deal of respect for them.]

"Victory, triumph,
complete and unconditional rule
over every being endowed with life;
that is the Warrior King's ultimate goal.

And if this is not enough
to sate his thirst for conquest...
Then the Warrior King must order complete destruction.

But if even this
cannot give peace to his heart..."

[And then his voice simply trails off.]