Ten years ago, Thea got completely disfigured after trying to save him from the flames.
He repaid her for saving his life by giving her ten billion dollars. He no longer owed her anything.
Now, however, he owed another young maiden.
As a man, it was only right for him to admit his mistakes.
Back then, he was still married to Thea. Therefore, he could not make any promises.
Now, after having divorced Thea, he had to return to the battlefield to take charge of the situation.
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