After leaving the Flame Chasers' base, Father Pucci walked through the streets.
He had no destination, simply wandering aimlessly.
"Hey, Pucci, what are you doing?"
"Nothing. Just taking a walk."
"Boring. What meaning is there in doing something like that?"
"Because it's interesting. I find it interesting."
"To humans, finding something interesting is more meaningful than meaning itself, White Snake."
"Tch, I can't argue with you."
"Arguing between you and me is the most meaningless thing of all, White Snake."
"Then what if I find it interesting?"
"You can. Of course you can."
Father Pucci bickered with White Snake. Though outsiders would see Father Pucci talking to thin air, he did not care.
Just as he would not care whether humanity was willing when he led them to heaven.
Spotting a toy store by the roadside, Father Pucci walked inside.
I should buy Apponia a toy as a gift. Hopefully, it will help calm her down.
After buying a toy, Father Pucci stepped out of the store and saw Ling squatting by the entrance, crying.
With a sigh, Father Pucci walked over to Ling, stuffed the toy he had just bought into her arms, and then squatted down beside her.
Ling stared at Father Pucci, who had suddenly appeared and handed her a toy, forgetting to cry for the moment.
"Do you believe in fate?"
"Huh? What?"
"Can't you understand fate?"
"Listen, child. Fate means that no matter what you do, some things are bound to happen to you."
"A question. Why did we meet here?"
"Because of... fate?"
"That's right. It is fate."
"Ling, do you think living according to predetermined fate is a good thing?"
Ling was stumped. Although this was her first time meeting Father Pucci, she still seriously considered his question.
After a moment, Ling shook