There’s a term called “willful negligence.”

It refers to the psychological state where someone takes an action despite knowing it will likely lead to negative consequences.

'Willful' means being fully aware of the possibility of a certain outcome.

'Negligence' refers to actions taken with the intention of bringing about a specific result.

It’s an amusing phrase, at least when it comes to Ruin, who acts even when he knows everyone will hate it.

—Just leave me alone. —... —I’ll just stand by like some kind of totem, so stop giving me orders... Why do you keep pushing me around? Dragging …