Aye, I did. The strongest man in the world. He taught me how to be a Dominant, even helped improve my swordsmanship and allowed me to do what I wanted. Swore my life to him and faithfully carries out his orders. Was even promoted to a high commanding position.

[There is a strange expression as he speaks. It was quiet at first, complicated. And then it hardens as he goes, complex emotions carrying through, but there is a clear hint of anger and disdain.]

Over twenty years of service. And in repayment—[His voice grows sharper, the small laugh hollow, bitter.]—he manipulated and used me. Used all of us, all for his own purpose. For his so called god. Told beautiful lies that hid the dark truth of the costs and the ending. Had I not noticed and discovered the truth when I did, my story would be much different.