Resonance (Part 2)

"Resonance Constitution?"

Kamishiro Mirai lowered his head and looked at his hands, the corners of his lips curling upward.

Whether in joy or mockery, it was impossible to tell.

It was hard to understand.

"Something that sounds like nonsense is actually real? But where exactly does this so-called constitution manifest itself?"

He chuckled softly. "The nerves? Blood type? Bones? Internal organs, or lymph nodes? And what exactly is resonance? A hybrid like me can resonate with the Rainbow Bridge? Doesn't that prove that a hybrid's soul is no different from that of ordinary people?"

"Precisely."

The voice in the darkness replied, "Mortals are always meticulous in dividing inside from outside, rank from distinction. Yet in the eyes of my lord, all things are equal, without difference. So-called hybrids are merely closer to the abyss.

Kamishiro, though you may be somewhat extreme, you still possess wisdom. You ought to transcend such narrow-minded prejudice."

"Spare me the preaching."

Kamishiro Mirai refused. "I have no intention of believing in gods."

"It does not matter." The hoarse voice said, "Whether you believe or not, my lord does not care. Nor will it change reality or the outcome. The alliance between you and me is not limited by so-called likes and dislikes, but exists for the shared unity of all things. Kamishiro, you need only remember that."

Kamishiro sneered. "The Destruction Factor longs for humanity's unity? Is there a better joke in this world?"

"There is." The voice said, "For example, 'the Eternal Life Beast longs to die.'"

"..."

It was impossible to say whether that bizarre logic was excessively rigid and literal, or whether its sense of humor was simply too unique. For a moment, even Kamishiro Mirai could not tell.

But trying to understand the existence of a Crowned One through human logic