I told him I was going to betray you, and betray Lyra, and he believed me because I was corrupt and full of wickedness; he looked so deep I felt sure he'd see the truth. But I lied too well. I was lying with every nerve and fiber and everything I'd ever done...I wanted him to find no good in me, and he didn't. There is none.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their intention to betray two individuals. They admit to being corrupt and wicked and wanted the person they were speaking to, who seems to possess insight, to perceive their true nature. However, despite lying convincingly and pouring all their past wrongdoings into the deception, they only succeeded in being perceived as devoid of any good. The quote suggests a sense of self-disgust and a recognition of one's own flaws, revealing a deep-seated belief in their inherent lack of virtue.