"Both, perhaps, but in another regard certainly."

He considers the tale for a moment, and tries to phrase it in the least-boastful way he can. "At present, the ruler of a realm outside the world seeks to conquer the Empire, opening gates of fire through which his minions invade. I have been one of many to stand against them, and I have learned from people in this Nexus that we will succeed, and that I in particular have some significant duty to perform, though I do not yet know what it will be."