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Holding a position of power in this nation is essential for leading a simple life, as without it, you are essentially a slave. The question of whether it was possible or not to leave during the event was never raised, but since they didn't leave, it means that such an option was not available for one reason or another. It is also important to remember that, until the moment the king was executed, he feared him. Otherwise, there was no indication anywhere that either of these two wanted to revel in the blood of others and participated in the war simply to satisfy their bloodlust.