The violent jostling he received as the result of his failed escape attempt was hardly noticed, however the look of almost pure hatred in his former mentor's eyes... well, that was an unfortunate outcome of actions he had no other chose but to take. Judge me all you like. Zagato's heart had not changed.

"I told you before Master Mage Clef Princess Emeruade is in no danger from me. And Cephiro..."

Once he had thought the land a beautiful place but is any world truly beautiful if it means the sacrifice of the Pillar's happiness?

"Will fall. Your magic will not be able to hold me forever."