The World is Grey.

"Then… How would a Competent Ruler act in this situation?"

Vaan questioned.

"How else? He would simply send people to fight for him, rather than it only being him and his few loyal subordinates, the chances of victory are much higher if the entire Vesta City fights together. The most ideal situation would be winning without the ruler having to make a move.

That is why you don't see me knocking on everyone's door to 'exact' revenge every day. I only move when it is absolutely required, before that, I let my subordinates handle everything."

"So a competent ruler would let his people fight for him? People as in these Mage Families? What makes you think that people who would run away the moment they sense danger would be willing to fight you?" Vaan questioned. He felt like he was getting back to square one again.

"We make a condition where we give them no choice but to fight," Astra replied calmly.