"Eldest brother, is this truly your decision? I have faithfully followed you throughout your years as a crown prince. I followed and supported you, yet this was how I was treated. Isn't my faithfulness not enough? You even killed the third, fourth, and seventh brothers. Was I, as the only other prince, still a thorn to you? You have completely disappointed me, the eldest brother.
*Sigh*
Your insecurity had no bounds, eldest brother. With me gone, I hope that you live well. I hope that your 'true' retainers are as faithful and loyal as me. If I were to survive this, I'd relinquish my status and live on as a humble noble. Joanne, I hope you forgive me. I have never given you any happiness. Live well if I were to fall in battle. Otherwise, I'll make everything up to you once I come back." A
