"What kind of government is this? No wonder they've reached the end of the road!" Kuina sneered. "Still, this is for the best. At least I won't feel pressured when I play the role of teacher."
"Speaking of which, you've had a hard time these past two years." Longinus rubbed Kuina's hair. "In a place this desperate and dark, without family or friends, with only loneliness for company... it must have been difficult, right?"
"I'm merely walking the path you and Father once walked, Teacher. Compared to your suffering and sacrifices, my little contribution doesn't amount to anything!" Kuina said firmly.
"But it's almost time. I have a feeling that the moment I've been waiting for will arrive very soon!" A rare trace of excitement appeared in Longinus's eyes. "When that happens, Kuina, you'll be able to return to the sunlight!"
"Return to the sunlight?" Kuina murmured, then shook her head. "Let me leave while carrying the sins and evil with me. If this identity is exposed, it will inevitably affect your image of light, Teacher!"
"Don't be silly. Even if you don't step forward yourself, I'll speak up when the time comes." Longinus smiled indifferently. "Do what you believe is right. There's no need to care what other people think!"
"But if your image is damaged, Teacher, it could affect the final plan!" Kuina said anxiously.
"How could it be so easily affected?" Longinus raised his index finger and smiled. "If what I've done could be overturned so easily, then I'd have to reevaluate myself!"
"I see. Using my own limited perspective to judge Teacher's actions is the greatest mistake of all. All I need to do is understand Teacher's orders!" Kuina thought to herself. She then looked at Longinus with a resolute gaze. "Teacher, I understand!"
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