Chapter 174: 166: Contemplation of a Highest Existence

In the end, to make things easier for myself, I decided to just think and act the way I have been, without worrying if I'm being manipulated or controlled by some higher existence.

After all, it was a waste of time and energy, and thinking about it wouldn't change anything even if I was concerned.

If it turned out everything was to the will of whoever, then so be it.

At the very least, by acting how I feel I want to act, I can feel like I am real, even if it is not truly so.

Descending back to the 12th Floor, I quickly realised it was empty.

Kolo Tjahn was most likely away researching in a subspace somewhere, so I decided to rest while waiting.

"..."

Now in silence, I had only my own, overbearing thoughts to pass the time, and I soon found myself wishing that things could return to being simple.

Before I found out what I thought was the truth, things appeared overly complex and far too confusing.