Niko, you're halfway to where you need to go. It's the most dangerous time. And all the gods and forces have a stake in you, Hero. Or do you want to be just a memory, a cult somewhere, with people sacrificing horses to your name?

It is hard to battle anger, for whatever it wants it pays from the soul.

Let fools believe what fools believe.

Humiliation sets armies marching, empires falling, breaks hearts and minds and souls.

I don't want to be any closer to the gods than death will bring me.

Go carefully, child of mat, where no mercy can be had, and let your faith lead you on.

To take care of the world seemed, finally, a privilege rather than a burden. The Riddler had led them to life's greatest victory. They had found a home.