"...Sigh. Got it..."
Troy let out a heavy sigh, seeming somewhat helpless:
"Such utterly reasonless determination to press onward... it truly stirs countless emotions..."
"It is not without reason." Babayak retorted, his gaze drifting elsewhere.
After their exchange just now, he had become certain that this fellow before him most likely would not attack or harm anyone.
Since there was no real threat, he did not need to focus all his limited attention on the other party.
There was not much time to remain in the ruins. He had to seize every second to search for information!
"Ah, my apologies. That was a poor choice of words..." Troy bowed sincerely and apologized again:
"Everything that happens has its cause and effect... The loyalty you possess now is the result, because He first planted the cause."
"Perhaps, at some point in the future, you and your people may become His cause..."
Babayak only understood bits and pieces, unable to grasp the deeper meaning behind Troy's sentiment.
But that did not stop him from continuing the conversation.
As he went over the Trike Ancient Script carved into the walls for a second time, he spoke to Troy:
"You asked me a question. In exchange, shouldn't I be allowed to ask you one as well?"
"A reasonable proposal." Troy nodded slightly, producing another series of crackling sounds. "Ask away."
"You said before that the one I serve has many names, but only a single will, correct?" Babayak asked cautiously.
As he spoke, he did not forget to glance at the other from the corner of his eye, trying to discern something from his expression or subtle bodily reactions.
But to his disappointment, Troy remained like a lifeless statue throughout, rigidly standing where he was without moving in the slightest.
He did not even