"You can't believe what people say, everyone has their own biases and agendas," and even if you have no choice but to do so, you should listen to as many different stories as you can and find the pieces that make sense.

Of course, his story would be difficult to do that with, too many people used him as a scapegoat, as a boogieman and the creator of all evil. Even when he was alive people came in droves assuming and wanting one thing, when the real flesh and blood person was far from their image.

He still didn't like how people thought of him as power hungry.... Since when had he cared about being powerful or where he stood in a ranking? Sure, he liked to say he was fourth most handsome, or even skilled! If he could show off his archery it was fun and he could take pride in being good and impressive. But power? What a worthless thing. Especially since if anything... he had been completely powerless. Losing everything....

"I am a bit curious though, how did I help you before?"