In the Name of Mayfly

"Found it?"

"I don't understand what you mean."

"I am still following Father's instructions, and I have not found the meaning of life."

Hearing Bedavan's words, Mayfly was puzzled. After carefully examining his current state, he questioned Bedavan's claim.

Bedavan merely chuckled.

"Do you remember what I said earlier?"

"Life has no inherent meaning, yet every moment of life is meaningful. Meaning is not some standard universally recognized by the world, so... whether it exists depends entirely on you."

"Earlier, you asked me because you saw me as a predecessor who had found the meaning of life. Therefore, my advice was important to you—advice that might have helped you find that meaning."

"But you did not follow my advice. You still chose to follow your instructions."

"And in my view, what drove you to make that choice was meaning itself."

"Of course, you can also say that you still have not found it. After all, this is only my own opinion."

Bedavan was still smiling.

Although he had said a whole string of seemingly roundabout, repetitive words, and the conclusion he reached was rather cryptic...

Light Rain, standing nearby, was getting a headache just listening to it.

But... Mayfly seemed to have an exceptionally strong ability to comprehend.

After pondering seriously for only a short while, he raised his head. He seemed to have truly gained some insight.

At the same time, Light Rain suddenly noticed that Mayfly's aura seemed to be growing stronger again.

Moreover, the remaining time in the mission prompt had changed.

[Remaining Time: 39 minutes 42 seconds]

Mayfly's remaining energy was burning away at an incredible speed!

"Is that so..."

"I think I understand a little now."

"Thank you."

Mayfly thanked him with utmost sincerity.

Then he raised his hand and assumed a fighting