[ A long pause was had between the two before Mengde spoke. The King of Wei didn't know what to make of this warrior's claim. ]

Antithetical? [ He almost scoffed. ] How can that be so? Life itself is made from goals, isn't it? We draw breath now in hopes of living, and we fear death because we want to live.

The goal there is life itself. Surely you still have some ambition left, but it's clouded with doubt and misery.

[ He sighed somewhat. ]

But fear not. Your obligations to your master comes first, doesn't it? Therefore, don't tarry far from the task given to you.