Modified Brain Bonsai Formation
Aksai didn't care about what Lini was thinking and continued.
"All of us were pawns as far as Haitin was concerned. Do you really think, for even a second, that Haitin would've let you off easily if it weren't for me?
By killing two, I saved three– you, Jian, and Siya from a far worse fate.
Whatever happens from this point, at least you won't be tortured for information by Haitin's men. That's still a win in my book. I'm a good guy here, statistically speaking.
And don't forget, I've paid a price too. I'll have to face the wrath of the Silver Moon Palace and the Green Glory Lord eventually.
Sometimes, it's not about choosing the best-case scenario but avoiding the worst possible outcome because every option brings its own trouble."