This was probably the most open that Zagato had ever been with one of his followers and it was only three short words. Somehow the gravity of those words forced Ascot to sympathize through he didn't vocalize it. While he didn't fully understand what the words meant, he understood the emotions behind them. So- what had been his master plan all along, again? He'd kidnapped Princess Emeraude, and then what was he planning?

Was... she the person he failed?

Looking to the ground, Ascot spotted a loose rock, in his frustration he saw fit to kick it. Zagato had failed some girl, and Ascot had failed to protect his creatures. And what had become of Caldina?