Faced with Ye Chen's view, Kuize calmly commented:
"Mm, it isn't unreasonable for you to be worried."
"After all, if the Abyss truly perishes in the end, then to the Holy God and Its followers, Nightmare Sensors who wield alien powers will naturally replace the Abyss as the greatest threat."
"Especially Apex Hunters like us, each holding the power to destroy the world."
"This is a reality everyone understands perfectly well."
"However, rest assured. I understand the Holy Light's principles very well. No matter what, they could never take things to the extreme."
"Perhaps, once the Abyss no longer exists, the Church will adopt gentler measures, gradually weakening or hollowing out our Hunter Corps' power structure, while suppressing the emergence of Nightmare Sensors across the country as much as possible, until the duties and authority of us Auling Hunters become increasingly 'marginalized.'"
"And that is the worst outcome I can imagine."
After finishing, the old man paused briefly before adding:
"More precisely, it should be the worst outcome for us hunters."
Having heard this, Ye Chen lowered his head and said in a deep voice:
"If that really is the case, then that outcome wouldn't be all that bad."
Kuize nodded calmly in agreement.
"Indeed. It wouldn't be all that bad, so there is no need for us to worry."
Ye Chen took a sip of black tea, pondered for a moment, and then continued somewhat hesitantly:
"Then... Mr. Kuize, I have another question. It may sound a little strange, though."
Kuize replied evenly:
"Go ahead."
Ye Chen drew a deep breath and voiced what was on his mind.
"Have your 'Soul Commandments' ever been applied to groups of ordinary people?"
At this, Kuize's expression shifted slightly, and he cast Ye Chen a puzzled look.
"That question... is indeed very