trying to prove something to his father
Is there something to indicate he cared? I thought he intentionally did things to get kicked out of the capital?
This is strange because Oden said himself why he wanted to rehabilitate the place. He says he doesn't like the stifling nature and violence there. But you are saying that's not what he actually means and are saying he just wants to prove something to his father. bases on what?
Also he might not have wanted to rule but you can do something good without wanting to own it. You can give money to an orphanage without wanting to adopt a kid from the orphanage. That doesn't mean you aren't giving money out of compassion.
You are saying that him not wanting to rule the place somehow makes it seem like him wanting it to be a peaceful and prosperous place isn't an act of compassion somehow