Devon looked at Mardaq as if he told him right was left and left was right. So he felt he owed them something? When it hadn't even been him to attack the city?

"...I see. Forgive me then, the people I'm used to dealing with have a...different view of responsibility. If that's how you feel, then I have one request."

"There is something I must do. When the time comes, I want to be allowed to put my goal before my tasks as your vassal."