part, Issei couldn’t help but frown slightly, saying, “Live like a human…?” What kind of promise was that?
“Can’t you tell?
That woman is far more dangerous than you imagine.” [The Beast of Cherishment used a persuasive explanation to clarify Koyanskaya’s true objective to you.] [Koyanskaya does acknowledge human civilization, but fundamentally, she is the same as the Beast of Cherishment, representing animals that have been harmed and exploited by humans (such as military dogs, experimental animals, economic animals, etc.).] “Acknowledge human civilization?
Don’t be foolish.
Do you think that just because you help her now, she won’t become an enemy of the human order later?” Koyanskaya of Darkness sneered, “In this world, no one understands her better than I do.
Her so-called acknowledgment is merely a means to better dominate humanity.” “To put it plainly, she just wants to take over human civilization and then domesticate humans into pets that provide her amusement.” Although one acknowledges human civilization, both fundamentally aim to destroy humanity; the former is complete destruction, while the latter is twisted ‘domination.’ Issei showed a thoughtful expression.
Judging by this, this must be the reason this woman came looking for him today…
Perhaps the Beast of Cherishment didn’t attack him because she didn’t want to completely offend Koyanskaya, but at the same time, she wanted him to remain neutral, which is why she showed up today with this ‘open scheme’?
If he hadn’t just replenished Koyanskaya’s magic yesterday, she might have actually succeeded in driving a wedge between them, right?
Thinking of this, Issei couldn’t help but smile, and he slowly said, “I understand what you mean…
but I’m sorry, I still intend to help her.” Before the Beast of Cherishment could speak, Issei spoke again: “But likewise, I will also help you…
I just have one question before that.” “Ask away,” the Beast of Cherishment replied indifferently.
“You said you deny everything about humanity, so why would you seek help from me, a ‘human’?” Issei asked.
“Because you are different from those humans…
After all, I have never encountered a human who actively chose to help a Beast before.” A slight emotional fluctuation entered the Beast of Cherishment’s indifferent voice.
“That is also my question, Issei.” “You know clearly that both she and I will eventually become enemies of the human order, so why are you still willing to help?” This was one of the biggest reasons why she hadn’t attacked Issei yet.
As a Beast, especially one born to despise humanity, when she fully matures, she is bound to become the human order’s primary enemy.
Knowing what the existence of the Beast of Cherishment ultimately meant, why was he still willing to help her?
The Beast known as the Beast of Cherishment had been pondering this deeply for some time but could never figure out the reason.
“Is it to barely survive under her heel, willing to become a slave beneath her skirt?” “Or do you have other objectives that require her help in the future?
However, placing your hopes on a Beast who despises humanity is far too pathetic.” Issei glanced at the Golden-haired Woman’s indifferent face and asked, “What do you think is the prerequisite for using Empathy Magecraft?” The Beast of Cherishment couldn’t help but frown.
Empathy, in simple terms, is a conceptual technique of “understanding and resolving” achieved by maximizing spiritual synchronization ability.
Its essence is not to “cast” magic, but to connect, endure, and finally understand the “grudges” filled with pain.
Issei looked toward the scorched earth area created by the massive explosion and slowly said, “The deceased spirits in this area are filled with intense hatred, which is why Grudges can form.” “When using Empathy Magecraft, I can connect my mental energy with them and understand their pain…
Likewise, they can also perceive my thoughts.” In other words, if Issei truly harbored malice toward this land, the ‘Grudges’ that sensed this would never accept ‘purification.’ “Beast of Cherishment, why do you think I want to purify this land?” The Golden-haired Woman, upon hearing this, lifted her eyelids.
A slight emotional fluctuation appeared in her usually cold, golden, beautiful eyes.
“I suppose it’s just to have a clear conscience,” Issei said with a smile.
“A clear conscience…?” “Yes.” The Black-haired Youth nodded lightly, gazing at the ‘Phantasmal Species’ made of Grudges that were still fighting each other.
Immediately after, his gentle voice sounded again: “Humans harm various living beings on this earth for their own benefit.
I haven’t witnessed it personally, but I’ve heard many stories.” “So when I saw the Grudges of the living beings on this land, I wanted to do my part…
not just out of sympathy, but to achieve clarity of thought and have a clear conscience afterward.” “At least, I did what I could…
There are still many people like me among humanity.” His voice faded.
The Phantasmal Species that had been fighting moments ago seemed to have vanished without a trace.
Silence permeated between the two.
The Beast of Cherishment remained silent for an unknown period before finally speaking slowly.
“So you think that my path of denying human civilization and wanting to destroy everything is wrong?” She raised her golden beast eyes and stared coldly at the youth: “Then tell me, what is the correct path?” “It’s simple.” Issei showed a smile, but there was a hint of meaningful pleasure mixed into it.
Both Koyanskaya of Light and Koyanskaya of Darkness harbored extreme malice toward humanity.
But to Issei, they were not just Beasts…
After spending time with Koyanskaya, he became increasingly certain of this.
After all…
she was truly moist.
Whether they were hostile towards humanity didn’t matter, as long as they didn’t harbor the idea of destroying the human order, that was enough.
He could completely accept everything about her, or Koyanskaya.
With this thought in mind, he extended his hand toward the woman.
“You don’t need to compromise with the human order…
but at least, try to coexist harmoniously with me first.”