Rista's mood was incredibly complicated.
On the one hand, she had to admit that Duanmu Huai was indeed saving humanity. He had rescued quite a few imprisoned human slaves and exterminated many Orks.
On the other hand, Rista found it very difficult to feel genuinely happy about it.
Because Duanmu Huai's methods were far too cold, cruel, and merciless. They were nothing like the actions of a Hero should be. Rista had once hoped that Mary or Kurokawa Akane, who were both relatively close to Duanmu Huai, might persuade him to at least restrain himself a little. However...
"I'm only Mr. Duanmu's secretary."
Mary wore an elegant, gentle smile as she politely yet firmly refused Rista's request.
"My duty is to record the details of every Inquisition operation. Interfering with missions is not my responsibility."
As for Kurokawa Akane...
"Sorry, I don't really understand the Inquisition's way of doing things yet. That's why Mr. Duanmu brought me here. I don't think it would be appropriate for me to interfere before I fully understand the situation."
She likewise had no intention of persuading Duanmu Huai to change his actions.
"But how can you just stand by and watch? Those innocent children were brutally killed too!"
Faced with Rista's accusation, the two gave different answers.
"I don't really understand it, but I believe Mr. Duanmu must have his reasons for doing this."
That was Kurokawa Akane's answer.
Mary's answer, however, was considerably more serious.
"Believe me, Miss Rista, age is not a reason to show mercy. They are Xenomorphs. They were born opposed to us, and they will remain so. At least they received a clean and merciful death instead of falling into Mr. Duanmu's hands—you wouldn't want to know how the Inquisition treats its enemies. Any tiny seed could grow into