"This world... was ultimately still a world of strength. Power was merely an accessory of strength...
You were wrong, Father..."
With a certain resolve, the young lady returned to her new post and threw herself into her new work...
The Flower That Needed Cherishing
"You've worked hard this week, Rita."
After boarding the airship, Wendy was called away by Otto for a talk. After a week apart, Gwen and Rita finally had a rare chance to be alone again.
"Hehe, it was only work I'm already used to."
Rita chuckled softly, indicating that she had long since grown accustomed to it, then asked:
"More importantly, Mr. Gwen... can you adapt to this kind of work?"
The beauty tilted her head slightly, her hair falling a little. Her left eye, usually half-hidden beneath the bangs over her forehead, stared directly at Gwen, seeking the most honest answer.
Although Otto's actions in Australia had gone quite smoothly, completing the purge without causing much of a stir, that did not mean the process had been harmonious or friendly—
Even without the ability to resist, those losers had shown no shortage of ugliness and darkness at the very end.
Rita was already familiar with the dark side of the world, so she could remain calm about it.
Rita was somewhat worried that Gwen, who had always remained at Schicksal Headquarters, might develop negative or even extreme thoughts because of it.
After all, the identity Gwen had revealed from time to time was merely that of an ordinary person. Rita could not help but think more deeply about it.
Seeing the concern in Rita's expression, Gwen chuckled and shook his head.
"Rita, don't imagine me as being that fragile.
I've experienced the end of the world, after all. I won't start doubting myself over something