"It is its own kind of treason," he answered disdainfully. Were it not so frowned upon, he might have done in a number of rivals already. As it was, he had only been able to pick off those who were clearly acting in treachery. "You will find that whatever desire for vengeance you harbor will be hard won. I will not trouble myself with you, but should you be fool enough to strike first, I will find some new form for you that will make the imp seem a blessing in comparison."