The Verge Of An Empire

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Yes, I declared in public that I did not repent and did not regret what and how I had to do, fulfilling my duty to the country. And I lied. We all lie, for we, tenkris, are perfect creatures who have raised our perfection to the absolute. Perfect beings don't make mistakes, which means they don't apologize. The most powerful country in the world, constantly expanding and growing rich on the backs of the defeated peoples, does not apologize. This is ridiculous! And war ... War is as much a part of our nature as a sense of superiority. Tenkris always fought, and we did it better than anyone else. We are born leaders, religious and political leaders, charismatic commanders. It is in our power to kindle the fire of passion in the hearts of the lower species, to share with them our will and our aspirations. But war... At a certain point, you either start to hate yourself for what you are doing and put a bullet in your head, or you turn into an animal without fear or conscience and continue