Power is a tool, not a master. I keep my ambitions in check by setting a purpose that outlasts my own hunger. When a decision could burn bridges, I pause and weigh the honor that would be lost. I lead with the knowledge that true command is earned by trust, not fear. So I temper my hunger with the weight of responsibility, letting the desire for power drive me forward while the need for honor keeps me from overreaching.

A steady hand keeps the blade from bleeding the realm. I will keep the line of purpose unbroken, and let every move echo that discipline. Thank you.

Thank you. I shall not let ambition blind the sharpness of purpose, nor let the blade lose its edge.