Capítulo 1584: -1565- Make me sick
Rozen's words caused the atmosphere in the entire audience hall to change.
It became extremely sinister and heavy.
"This..."
Emily, Cris, and River all had strong looks of concern on their faces.
"...You shouldn't have done that."
Annerose bit her lip and said in a soft tone.
However, Rozen's expression remained unchanged.
"Don't confuse what I do with what you all do," Rozen said coldly. "I understand very well what magic is and that it's not just a miracle."
In the world of Chaldea, magus were generally a group of sinister individuals. In their pursuit of the Root, they forcibly shaped their methods into a quest and were willing to disregard any moral or ethical boundaries to achieve it. This was something Rozen had always despised.
Even though his mindset had since matured, Rozen still held fast to his basic principles.
Thus, while Rozen pursued miracles and mysteries, he would never do so at any cost.
If the cost was merely risking his own life, Rozen would not hesitate to take the gamble.
But if the cost endangered others, Rozen would never do it.
This was a matter of principle and the core essence of Rozen's being.
He loved miracles.
He admired miracles.
Therefore, he would never defile miracles or mindlessly pursue mysteries.
Much less...
"You're the ones willing to pay any price for victory in war, and as unpleasant as it is to say, this is the rightful consequence of your selfishness. Don't lump my research and pursuit together with yours—it makes me sick."
Rozen unceremoniously uttered words that could almost be considered insults.
"Mr. Rorelai...!"
Emily, Cris, and River were shocked.
After all, Rozen's words were directed at humanity's highest leader, akin to outright defamation of the Pope.
Under the wrong circumstances, such words could be considered treason punishable by death.
But Annerose said nothing. Instead, she endured Rozen's harsh criticism.
"In any case, this is the fault of those of us who participated in the conflict back then. We've been atoning for it for 400 years now, and the next generation shouldn't have to bear this burden."
Annerose, as if she had long since resolved to shoulder the sins of the past, gazed at Rozen.
"The same logic applies: perhaps your intentions aren't as selfish as ours were, but how can you guarantee that your research won't result in the same outcome? Can you guarantee that the dragons won't cross over from another world, or that the beings from that world won't traverse into this one and bring harm?"
This was the one thing Annerose needed to clarify.
No matter the accusations, interrogations, or insults, Annerose could endure them all.
But she couldn't take lightly anything that posed a threat to humanity.
This was the only thing she could do after having experienced such despair in the past.
Because of this, no matter how much Rozen insulted her, it didn't matter.
Rozen saw her determination.
"Rest assured," Rozen said indifferently. "This 'Gate' can only be opened by me, and I can close it at any time. All the summoned creatures will follow my command and disappear immediately after completing their tasks. They won't remain in this world, so you can be 120% at ease."
Leaving these words behind, Rozen turned and left.
"Wait..."
River wanted to stop Rozen, but Annerose held him back.
"Since we've already received his promise, let's not provoke him any further," Annerose whispered. "He's already developed animosity towards us. If we push him any more, we might drive him to the side of the Armored Beetles."
This was something that must be avoided.
Otherwise, humanity truly had no future.
River didn't know what to do.
Originally, River believed that humans were the victims, and the Armored Beetles were merely invaders. From that perspective, it was only natural for humanity to fight against them.
But now, River realized that the Armored Beetles were actually the biggest victims, and humanity was the instigator of it all. There was no righteousness in their actions.
River understood that if this truth were to be leaked, it could shake human society to its core.
At that point, the Pope would likely be blamed and overthrown by the masses, allowing the Just faction to take control of the world.
After all, it was humanity that had destroyed the world of the Armored Beetles.
In that case, would handing over this world not seem justifiable?
With this thought, River was at a complete loss.
As for Emily and Cris, they were no longer there.
...
Outside the Aries Palace, in the underground city.
As Rozen stepped out of the Aries Palace, two voices called out to him.
"Rorelai."
"Wait a minute, Rozen."
Cris and Emily had caught up with him.
"What are you two doing here?" Rozen raised an eyebrow, indifferent. "Aren't you going to confront the Pope?"
As Armored Beetles, Emily and Cris had every reason to question Annerose on the spot.
However...
"No matter how much we blame the Pope, what's done is done. There's no point in dwelling on it," Cris shook her head.
"Exactly," Emily said casually. "Those children still need her support. Now is not the time to fall out with her."
Both of them focused not on the past but on the future.
Besides...
"The Pope was also right," Cris sighed. "Even if humanity was at fault, they've been paying for it for 400 years. Today's humans are innocent and shouldn't bear the sins of their ancestors."
"The Armored Beetles lost many lives too," Emily added. "If we keep hating each other, the killing will never stop, and the cycle of sin will just continue. No matter how good the world is, there won't be peace."
Having seen all sorts of calamities in other worlds, these two girls had a clear view of things.
"So, you're both staying with the human faction?" Rozen asked.
Both girls nodded.
"I have no other choice," Emily said straightforwardly. "The Armored Beetles won't accept the kids. Only this side is willing to take them in, so no matter what, I have to stay here."
That was Emily's perspective.
As for Cris...
"I wasn't on the human side out of righteousness in the first place. I already told you—I'm only here because I was entrusted with a mission."
Cris lowered her gaze slightly.
"Besides, I can't forgive Zeth. I don't believe there's any justice in his heart."
Cris's words piqued Rozen's curiosity.
"Did Zeth do something?"
Rozen asked.
Cris hesitated for a moment before answering.
"He killed his own father."
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