The question does give him reason to pause and think back for a moment, of his life before arrival here. Reflecting hasn't exactly been a favourite pastime of his, but everything he did was what had to be done. He isn't at all remorseful of his actions.

"I travelled from the various zones of my home world, to destroy the corrupt beings and impure souls inhabiting it," the Batter explains, as forward as he can be. "There were countless horrid creatures, all of them foul and desecrated. Though I was successful in my quest, and my home world is now purged and pure of all tainted souls, it was at the cost of my own life."

Among others. But the Batter shrugs it off and continues.

"I am most skilled with my bat, and I lament its loss. A similar weapon would certainly ensure my victory."