Was it the sheer satisfaction of outwitting an opponent, the blazing thrill of a counterkill, or the secret delight of "brushing off one's sleeves after the deed was done, basking in everyone's admiration"?
Only after determining the specific preference could they make a choice regarding this score.
Angel had listened for most of the day. Whether it was Broy or Guy, each argued his own case. Broy supported blazing thrill, while Guy supported secret delight.
As for their respective reasons, naturally, they both made an issue of Uriel's gaze.
But in the final chapter—especially the final two measures—when the scenes of blazing thrill and secret delight were described, the changes in Uriel's gaze were actually rather even. It was difficult to treat them as conclusive proof.
Thus, after arguing for half the day, going back and forth, they still failed to reach any conclusion.
In the end, they turned their eyes to Angel, hoping he could make the final call.
But Angel did not think himself better than professionals in this field, so he remained silent throughout.
With no other option, Broy proposed a new plan. "How about we watch it a few more times? Maybe we can make a decision by combining it with the other chapters?"
Guy asked, "From the beginning?"
Broy nodded. "From the beginning."
After a moment of silence, the two reactivated the illusion Shadow Box and once again appreciated the performance from beginning to end.
Angel did not comment on their decision. In any case, he had given them twelve hours, and there was still plenty of time before it ended. So long as they produced an answer within the allotted time, that was enough.
While Guy and Broy repeatedly watched the fixed-seat performance of the Three Chapters of Sbro, Angel took out the Mother