Chapter 76
“Life is precious, isn’t it? Whether you’re a wretch, a bastard, an illiterate fool, or an orphan...”
Maybe I had sensed it back then.
That this kid was truly different from me.
And Rosie had known that too.
“Then... did you come here just because you thought I might get hurt? How did you even know?”
“Mm, well, you hate the Temple, and you’re also my friend, so I’ll tell you. Athena told me earlier.”
“...What? Athena did?”
“I can talk to the Divine Beast a little. Just... it turned out that way. I went through some experiments when I was at the Temple.”
Ray’s eyes widened.
“I really hate getting hurt. And others shouldn’t get hurt either.”
Experiments... she said experiments.
“I figured it all out. Both you and Athena planned the rampage together. It would’ve been painful for both of you, but you must’ve thought it was the best option.”