The Center of Attention

When the Lionheart flew towards the plasma sword-wielding lesser phase lord, its ace pilot continued to receive epiphanies.

He reflected on his past and felt ashamed for his many failings and shortcomings.

It was wrong for Ark to demand attention for attention's sake.

It became especially bad in the last few years. Everytime a younger and more talented Larkinson expert pilot became a saint, Ark felt more and more jealous at their fortune.

Despite having received an amazing modern high-tier expert mech himself, Ark still failed to break through with the ease that he initially envisioned.

This caused him to doubt himself at times. What was wrong with him? Why was he unable to get past his bottleneck like Saint Tusa and Saint Commander Casella Ingvar?