Craving food makes you eat more, but what about craving to do something that makes you think twice? Then what does dreaming about war makes a person do? Or even worse, what about craving for battle? Marcus stayed with the Mad Lord for a lifetime. He had the best Emperor turn into a crazy lunatic. Marcus always felt pity for the man. He used to think that the Lord needed a cure instead of hatred.
His eyes looked dangerous, making him do what the demons did. Yes, the old Lord was titled a mad lord and a demon. When the first one fell, Marcus gave up on going against the new Emperor. However, Nicholas was impressed with the strength of Marcus and allowed him to try for the position of captain of the Royal Guards.