Yota had already been somewhat tempted.
He had even considered putting on a show first, playing along superficially to save a little face, so outsiders would not think him too "eager." Of course, he would definitely agree in the end, but his way of agreeing would be to decline for a while first, then act out a "reluctant" inner struggle before finally nodding and saying he would give it a try.
But before Yota could even begin his performance, Mosida bluntly objected.
And the point she raised happened to strike at what the Crystal-Eyed Race cared about most.
Prophet Tunita had planned his resurrection because his former shell had been far too frail, with mediocre talent. It had been impossible for him to become strong.
And Tunita's greatest wish had been to become strong, to see the scenery at greater heights. That was the resolve he had made after witnessing Laplace, the "Empty Mirror Demon."
But if he were resurrected in the Dream Crystal Plain and became a native resident, shackled within such a tiny world, how could he become strong? How could he see more of the world's splendor?
As Tunita's admirer, Mosida did not want Tunita to be resurrected with regrets.
In her eyes, such a resurrection would undoubtedly be despair for Tunita.
Mosida's words rang out forcefully and righteously. Even Kulinta, who had always been on poor terms with Mosida, secretly nodded.
Even if Yota wanted Mosida to shut up, as the Crystal-Eyed Race's prophet, he still had to brace himself and state his position.
Yota said, "Mosida... is right."
"Such a resurrection is indeed the best of both worlds to some extent, but Tunita's resurrection is not merely because he wishes to live. It is also because he has his own ideals."
"Letting Tunita enter the