When Isisdeta heard Duanmu Huai speak, she did not answer immediately. Instead, she looked him up and down before finally speaking.
"You've really surprised me. I never knew such an existence was possible... May I ask why you want to do this?"
"To make humanity rule this world, of course."
Duanmu Huai answered without hesitation.
"These countless worlds once belonged to humanity, and they will belong to humanity again. We will use blood, death, and Destruction to destroy the Xenomorphs, Heretics, and Demons that try to stand in our way. Nothing can stop humanity from becoming the ruler of all things. Fighting for humanity is the Inquisition's goal."
"...???"
Rista was already seeing stars, completely dumbfounded.
She knew Duanmu Huai had said that the Inquisition's goal was to protect humanity, but she had never known why they did it. Now, however, Rista had received an answer from Duanmu Huai that left her stunned. He did not merely want to protect humanity. The Inquisition wanted humanity to rule everything and destroy every existence that stood in its way...
"That's no different from the Demon King at all."
Rista could not help complaining at the thought, and Duanmu Huai glanced at her.
"Of course there's a difference. The Demon King isn't on humanity's side, while we are—and we stand only on humanity's side."
"Lady Isisdeta, I don't think this is a good idea!"
Although Duanmu Huai's oppressive presence was overwhelming, Rista still had no choice but to steel herself and voice her opinion.
Isisdeta glanced at Rista without answering immediately. She simply turned her gaze back to Duanmu Huai.
"We need to think about it."
"I hope it won't take too long."
Duanmu Huai said nothing more. He nodded, then turned and left, leaving Isisdeta and Rista in the room.
"Lady Isisdeta,