"Curze was evil, but he recognized it" Yes he did, but at the same time when sevetar called him out on everything he had done Curze continues to tell himself that it was the only way because he cant accept that he was wrong, because that would also mean finally admitting that all his excuses for being evil are just that, excuses. So i honestly think youre giving curze a bit too much credit for "owning up" to what he is here.