[He has learned how to get what he wants through the cruelest methods. Empathy is new for him and he isn't sure any of those softer emotions are useful.]

Really? [Cackling, he holds his sides until he can catch his breath.] I would love for a king to switch places with me~

[That next part earns a snort of derision.] Says who? You'll always fail at that.

[Xue Yang runs his hand over Jiangzai and smirks.]

The wielder gets to decide, I guess. And, yes, it's magic. But our swords are only part of our power. We can make talismans too and call upon spiritual or resentful energy to defeat our foes.