The disciple was trembling after saying those words, but what he didn't understand was that the more he talked like that the more motivated Roy to get his hands on that place.
After all, the more dangerous it was to get inside, the safer it would be for him and his use in the future.
Maybe at first, he had the idea to fight and conquer the whole world, creating peace and stability for many years, but now that wish had completely dried up.
Why should he bother with that much trouble and difficulties just so that he suffered later in ruling the place? After all, it wasn't only the path to the top difficult, but staying there as well.
Why should he waste all his time ruling and taking care of a place for other people? Sure that would bring peace, and probably a great honor upon his name, but so what?