A golden glow instantly suffused the deep blue psionic energy. In the space of a breath, the energy surrounding Observer Zero became a golden ocean.
Standing in that golden ocean, Observer Zero's cool little face seemed to gain a little color, and even her aloof air softened somewhat.
"I think I'm beginning to understand why Empress and the others are so obsessed with you."
Withdrawing her small hand, which appeared completely unchanged, Observer Zero studied it for a long while before looking back at Gwen and making that rather meaningful remark.
"In a sense, I took advantage of a vulnerable moment."
Gwen slipped his hands into his trench coat pockets and said with a smile:
"As for your earlier question...
That approach might look efficient, but I believe people can only unleash their full potential when their other needs have been met and they voluntarily devote themselves wholeheartedly to a common goal."
"But that is very difficult."
Although she had already pledged her loyalty to Gwen, and the exchange of psionic energy had inexplicably made the man before her seem surprisingly appealing, Observer Zero was, after all, a long-life species who had witnessed every facet of life. She objected to Gwen's vision:
"You should be able to access the records. Across countless experimental sites, the Sirens funded various forms of human government more than once, including many Bolshevik regimes.
Almost without exception, however, they collapsed under various internal problems.
And given the current situation, you do not seem to have enough time to implement your ideas.
Under these circumstances, a temporary compromise would better help you consolidate all available forces."
Within the Sirens' hierarchy, Observer Zero possessed authority almost equal to the Mainframe's, and she understood humanity better than the vast majority of humans themselves.
Almost instantly, Observer Zero discerned