"So be it. I've already taken down the first pawn. Only a few more before I get to the king."
+chess terms+
"Plus would they really believe you? I have a solid plan b if someone tries to expose me. Just go ahead and try."
"and why wouldn't you?"
"what would you mess up if you tried to stop a villain from taking out this place's only hope for survival?"
"...fine. Suit yourself. You're second to die anyway."
+time skip?+
