[Ardyn had barely the faintest grasp on what an AI even was despite them having apparently been taken over by one, so he didn't dare comment one way or the other. Once he understood that a little more clearly, maybe he'd try to approach that subject.]

...I can't completely agree with that. I am the Crystal's chosen because that was what was dictated by the gods--I have no control over that aspect, and would take no steps to change it even if that were an option.

My actions, however, are my own. I've no doubt traveling constantly and healing the afflicted is part of what has to be done to eradicate the Starcourge from our world, but even if it were utterly irrelevant I would still be doing it. I am 'Ardyn Lucis Caelum' by design, and 'Ardyn, healer of the people' by choice.

...I don't know who 'Ardyn Izunia' is. And the longer this goes on, the less I want the answer to that question.