As both men knelt before him, ready to die, Dai Xin stared at them for several long moments.

"I despise thieves and killers, especially those who prey on others that cannot defend themselves." he began. "Those who steal, and rape, and burn. Like those others back in the forest. I would rather see them die slow, painful deaths, regretting everything they have ever done, begging for release that is denied them. Fair trial for men like that--for most, in my opinion--is a waste of time. They forfeited the rights of humans when they committed inhumane acts."

He folded his hands into his sleeves. 

"But good and evil are merely the notions of man, possessed by each in his own manner. So I act as I wish and disregard both."

He looked towards Kyang for a moment, thinking back to her reactions about his lifestyle of violence and extortion. Towards Torako. Her innocence had been merely a facade, hiding a no-doubt troubling past. Then he looked back at the two men.

"You are excellent fighters. You showed me a technique I do not yet understand, and gave battle with spirit, though I judged you as dogs earlier. To kill you would be a waste of talent."

He turned his back on them and began to walk back towards the two women.

"Leave the service of your master and pursue a life others would call just, or devote yourself to your arts. Let us clash again another day; at that time I will reconsider whether or not I will take your lives."