The essence of war is the seizing of survival resources, and this principle hasn't changed, whether in Glory or on Earth.
Lide's assault on Black Iron Castle was based on the same logic; he would not cloak himself in any garment of justice, nor did he have any disdain for it.
Because the wars between races have never been about justice or injustice.
Wolves eat meat, sheep graze on grass, and any notions of kindness or justice become laughable when faced with the reality of the food chain.
But what one could be certain of is that even if Lide found himself within the food chain, he'd only ever be the top predator, never a lamb waiting for slaughter by others.
After he crushed the Level 18 Half-body City Lord, all the half-body nobles in the banquet hall were consumed by boundless fear.
The looks in their eyes toward Lide were filled with endless horror.
