"Your recent achievements have provided some... balance to the situation. Recognition of a Hero into the lineage carries significant weight. Some might say those responsible for your development deserve a measure of credit for that success. Despite the mistakes they've made."
A sound from the group of conspirators made everyone turn. Anper er Yecine was laughing - and not with any humor. Instead, it held the poisonously bitter edge of a man who had watched his plans turn into a firestorm burning at what he valued as the foundations of the Yecine.
'Mistake, mistake, the only mistake I ever made was agreeing to go through with the first absolute farce.'
"Yes. We were indeed responsible for our 'heir's' development. Very... directly responsible. There are a lot of people here you should probably be praising for what they've become."