Because he was jealous the entire time-! [Ardyn snapped that suddenly, looking like he was winding up to punch another wall. His eyes had already gone black again, but this time his anger wasn't directed at Church; it was at everything.]

I did exactly what the Draconian expected of me. I sacrificed myself wholeheartedly for the planet and all those on it, and for all my efforts I was cast out by the same gods that chose me in the first place.

What did they expect me to do?!