As a farmer burns his field before planting new crops, the Nightmare King clears what remains of old kingdoms so that life can start anew. It is not the kindest of roles, but neither is it done with ill intent.

Besides - while I am certainly a vessel of the Nightmare King, I am still a man like any other. I have loved ones of my own.

[He is a father, and a friend, and has been many things to many people over the years.]