He didn't mean to start a war. His actions were led by vengeance. However, he didn't really seem to care all that much about the war that he somewhat began. He said, "I am the son of peasants and I know what is happening in the villages. That is why I wanted to take revenge, and I regret nothing". source: https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Spine-Tingling-Stories-Murder-Mayhem/dp/1629144568 page 37