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I will not hide my identity nor pretend these words are not attached to me. There were men who thought I committed many wrongs before I came here. One man held me accountable and spared me nothing besides a lingering death, which leads me to my question: in your estimation, are there any crimes that are unforgivable?

What a common man or woman cannot - should not - do, a king or a queen can do for the good of their people, correct? Great sacrifices are expected in battle - in war - however do you think that a ruler's life should be forfeit for them? What good can they do if they are slain prematurely?

I can admit when I am wrong, but on this...

I don't understand.

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Anyone can justify anything within their own minds, even the most horrific crimes, so forgivable and unforgivable actions are entirely a mater of perspective.

Even the concept of crime itself is just a perspective.

When this is mixed with the concept of a 'right' to rule, the capacity to justify is vastly expanded And tends to create a lovely list of reason why the common people rise up to execute them.

Edited 2019-10-06 06:40 (UTC)

If it's all a matter of perspective, am I not allowed to consider that a grievous crime was committed against me? Or is that a delusion I paint to lessen the guilt in my heart?

There are a lot of things that are unforgivable, no matter who it is that's committed them. Being forgiven, being spared for what you've done... I suppose it truly depends on who it is you need it from.

I wish I could provide more insight and helpful input. While this isn't the same situation I'm going through, I'm rather curious what others might say. I will watch this post with utmost curiosity.

I thought I didn't need anyone's forgiveness. I was certain I was right. Now...

I'm not sure how I feel. Losses are a given - I mourn the dead - but if my enemy hides themselves behind a shield of commoners, how am I to react? Am I to give them another chance to strike me?

If a wolf is guarded by a flock of sheep, the sheep will be cut down.

You're allowed to consider it.

Just don't expect others to sympathize or necessarily view it the same.

No, you shouldn't. At least, were I in your situation, I wouldn't. But at the same time, if you are aggressive without thinking, then you'll be the one at a disadvantage. You must be careful with your movements, much like how you want to put someone in checkmate without them knowing.

I wouldn't expect them to feel the same. I didn't expect them to understand why I did what I did. But I also wasn't expecting to be punished for it by someone I trusted.

She knew.

I brought the sky crashing down on top of her. She had earned that fate when she killed my Dragon and cut off my friend's head.

Rulers have hearts too - and emotions. I saw a way to end it quickly.

Given sufficient conflict with personal morals any given person will act.

The key is to understand where those lines are and not push them with that specific person when you step over them.

Instead of worrying about pushing against lines or barriers, I could have rid myself of him. I had plenty of reason to do so, yet my heart led me astray.

If not him it would have been someone else.

While you could attempt to remove every single person who could possibly act against you, you would no longer be any form of royalty. All people have a breaking point and royalty only has the power that is given to them. Without any people there is no kingdom but without a kingdom there are still people.

Perhaps I misunderstood. I was under the impression your enemy was hiding in this city, too.

[ But ah, that's. . . intense. Akashi can't even begin to imagine such violence. ]

do YOU think there are unforgivable crimes?

clearly someone thought you fucked up
you got any idea on what it was?
because there's some shit that's unforgivable but then some people will do what they think is right and just be out of their minds

A leader can trust no one. Is that what you are implying?

I brought peace to one city and I intended to do so with the Seven Kingdoms. With the usurpers out of the way, my path was clear. I suppose he took the throne in my stead.

After everything, the one I care about most is my son. I'm glad he is here with me.

Edited 2019-10-06 08:58 (UTC)

Yes. She was hiding behind her supposed people. I could not allow her to surrender unharmed.

Perhaps. Circumstances should be taken into account.

My enemy hid herself behind peasants and commoners. She thought if she surrendered I would show her mercy. However she was the sort that would have used my mercy against me. I let my Dragon light the streets and buildings on fire. I was told I killed thousands.

But I also killed her.

Perhaps.

What would you have done, if another had acted as you did, with you on the other end?

yeah you fucked up
it's probably good someone killed you

I would be dead sooner.

According to your experience and your morals, yes? I saved my men. Among those people I killed were the knights and soldiers loyal to my enemy.

and how many non-combatants did you kill
was that also among the thousands
because if so then you fucking failed everyone

As I said, thousands.

The Seven Kingdoms are much bigger than one city.

if you don't take into consideration the lives of the people who dont have a choice in their circumstances and just brush it off as a number, that's messed up. and you definitely deserved to die.

and you shouldn't be forgiven even the slightest until you have even a fraction of remorse.

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