[Oh, Kaeya is humble about it at the very least, simply shrugging his shoulders. As a boy, he had Diluc and his competitive streak to thank for his interest in becoming a knight... That's what he'll owe the honor to, but there's an unsavory truth there that isn't a fit subject for their date. Perhaps another time?

But he will admit to this, laughing as he does—]

Certainly, but I'm not so sure they enjoy following my lead. Seeing the fear in their eyes on the battlefield after being given a particularly rough order... A little fear makes you stronger, but no one relishes being put under my command.

[He's been called sadistic more than once, but it's not like he savors the pain of others. He just has an offbeat sense of humor, that's all!]