Aha found it somewhat regrettable, but it was time for Aha to begin the main job.
"I hereby declare the debate officially underway! Both sides, please explain why you believe you should become an Aeon."
Aha snapped fingers, and the space instantly changed.
Aside from Great Herta and Little Herta, everyone else appeared some distance away and took seats out of thin air.
...Chen Li was the exception. He was still serving as Little Herta's human chair.
Meanwhile, The Erudition remained standing where it was, acting as the true Artificial Intelligence judge and evaluating their arguments.
"Isn't it only natural that I become an Aeon? After all, if I can become an Aeon in the simulation, then I can do so in reality as well. Who would doubt whether I would show mercy to all living beings?"
Great Herta spoke as if it were obvious.
Great Herta believed she had never been arrogant. She simply was not modest in the slightest.
"Then let me ask you this: when you become a god, will it be for yourself, or for all living beings?"
Little Herta suddenly asked.
"It will be for both myself and all living beings."
Great Herta answered.
Great Herta suspected Little Herta was trying to lead her into a trap, but Great Herta refused to fall for it!
"Heh, that is precisely why you will fail."
To her surprise, Little Herta merely sneered.
"Hm?"
Great Herta froze for a moment.
"If you cannot even determine the sole purpose for why you want to become an Aeon, what right do you have to become one?"
Little Herta shot back.
"Just like how Aha became an Aeon simply to have fun, and The Erudition became an Aeon in pursuit of knowledge... at least, that is what it appears to be