"Young colleague, I completely understand your anger.
In fact, I was troubled by the exact same concerns when I first embarked on the path of conquest."
Her voice became gentle yet persuasive:
"But let me ask you a question—when a group of bandits is about to slaughter your family, do you choose to adhere to the principle of 'non-violence' and watch them die, or do you take up arms to protect them?"
The young Wizard was taken aback, clearly not anticipating such a question in return.
"Protecting family and conquering innocent civilizations are two different things!" he insisted.
"You are right."
Cassandra nodded in agreement:
"But what if those 'innocent civilizations' hold the technology that can save your dying family, yet refuse to share it?"
She presented a more specific scenario:
"Suppose your Master is dying painfully from Abyssal erosion, and a civilization possesses the cure.
