Blackwater Islands Pure intention juxtaposed

The unnamed god had given her a purpose; he could understand how that would help one deal with the pain of a curse. He wondered what Alduin's purpose might be concerning his own. 

The listener finally put a name to the sickness that consumed his brother. The king of demons. The speaker wondered how it had found its way to his brother. She explained that it's power was only matched by that of the unnamed god, and Alduin bore the weight of this burden because he was strong enough. 

The demon knew there was truth to his listener's words, but his stubborn logic rebelled against them regardless. What if this demon's purpose for Alduin conflicts with his purpose in our family's misison? he asked. Am I to let him out of his agreement? It was clear this was not something he wanted to consider. Tulok was a rigid and unforgiving man; he was not in the habit of relinquishing others from their vows, not even his own brother who often saw his more lenient side.