"This war was inevitable, actually. It would have happened even without me. Have you ever learned about the darkness humanity faced when the people of the previous civilization first ventured into space? Aliens ravaged the stars, evil gods corrupted the universe, and humanity carved out possibilities from the impossible with iron and blood. Compared with that, the sacrifices caused by me on Terra are insignificant. There was a famous saying from that era, too: No sacrifice is too great to bear."
Kal'tsit sighed and coldly put handcuffs on the person before her.
"I was born at the end of civilization, so I don't know the history you speak of. But you helped Theresis stir up war in Victoria. That is a fact."
At the sight of Theresa's compassionate yet comforting expression, Xia Chong let his protest die on his lips and gave up resisting. The gentle princess took the handcuffs and led him, without a word, toward the deepest part of Babel.
Little by little, Xia Chong's expression began to change.
W-Wait, when did they build a little black room?!
