City of Golden Shadow (Otherland, #1)

by Tad Williams

“But you said your younger brother was not wrong,” !Xabbu pointed out. “If he were to apologize, it is true that he would be showing respect for his father—but if he accepts blame that is not his, then he would also be submitting to injustice to maintain the peace. I think you are worried that would not be a good lesson.”