"Unlike you, I traded my soul for something that was absolutely irreplaceable... my loved ones were taken from me long before that point, whether I wanted them to be or not. My future fell apart for reasons that I couldn't control. A non-corrupted soul? Does such a thing exist in Prism City? This place exudes corruption in all corners.
I won't pretend like I like what I'm doing. I won't pretend like I'm better than you, because I'm not. But I can tell you that I'm not so stupid to wish my life away for something as flimsy as fate. Fate can be changed by human hands--you need not the aid of Nelabasis to forge a path to a better future. Kids like you... all they do is act on impulses. They never stop to consider the consequences beforehand..."
He trailed off and looked off to the side. He made a weary sigh as he shoved his sword back into his sash.
"Call me whatever you like... but the thing I wished for? It's worth more than life itself to me. These consequences are a small price to pay for it being fulfilled."