... Well, I don't know the details. [ he'll admit this. He was wrapped up in a lot of personal issues... even now, he doesn't really care about the truth of that place. He doesn't care here, either, but he doesn't think they'll succeed if he doesn't try a little. Unlike last time, he has a reason to fight now. ] But they would grant any wish you desired if you fulfilled tasks for them. Killing was just another task they could give you.

[ that's his understanding, anyway. ]

They were threatening all of us with the destruction of our homes, too, if people needed extra convincing.