The one on the receiving end was the one who held the power. When someone went from 1 to 0, that meant they liked being the 0.
Even if you were deceiving yourself, you couldn't deceive your true self.
Though in many stories, such as games or male- and female-oriented novels, the Big Female Lead ended up a whimpering mess.
At least as far as Lynn was concerned, he was sure.
The other person was simply in love.
In this world, it was hard for past strength to disappear. They could pick up a sword and start cutting people down at any time.
Lynn himself was the same. Lying low didn't mean he'd actually become useless.
Besides, Lynn and Leticia were on completely different paths.
Lynn had already embarked on the path of conquest as a leader, while the path Leticia was on remained one of individual strength and heroism.
Lynn trusted Leticia's strength the way you trusted a protagonist.
As long as the protagonist showed up, everything would be fine.
Lynn left the conference room and followed the Pope to his chambers.
"There are many things you want, Chairman Lynn."
"Still, aren't you curious about anything?"
Lynn shook his head. "No. You know me. I'm still the same as ever."
"Heh. Seeing through everything, but only halfway?" The Pope smiled. "I still remember what you said."
"You said that even when someone drinking gets drunk, they remain conscious. They're just limited in their ability to think."
"The same goes for aphrodisiacs. You released them into the sewers, which only took those evil cultists out of the fight—and conveniently helped the Church check for sexual repression."
"And greed, too."
"See how much glittering treasure they take amid the chaos."
"If they can't hold fast amid the chaos, then their faith