"At least this proves my judgment was sound: sparing your life was the right choice."
Laigushi immediately flattered her.
"You have once again proven that Caesar's wisdom is no empty boast."
"Now another choice lies before you: whom to work with, and which way to tip the scales of [Law]."
"Me—or that [Savior]?"
"..." Kryudera was silent for a moment before speaking.
"Remind me, Antikytheran—in the futures you've seen, where does each path lead?"
Laigushi's voice turned coaxing.
"You deserve to know that the [Savior] from beyond the heavens is not an evil man."
"But from the beginning, his interests have been entirely at odds with those of Amphoreus."
"The path they have chosen will bury Amphoreus's grand ambition. This world, which walks the path of [Destruction], will be denied the glory that should rightfully be its own..."
"But on the path I have shown you, the people of Amphoreus will slay the gods who created them in Caesar's name and conquer the countless worlds beyond."
"You will command the behemoth known as [Iron Tomb], bringing a great tide of war and conquest to the universe. All living beings will kneel before your throne and pledge you their loyalty."
Kryudera listened to this grand promise, then slowly turned and asked, "And... what is the price?"
"A trivial one. You need only sacrifice your fragile, incomplete humanity to [Destruction]—"
"As one of the Chrysos Heirs named in the prophecy... you decided long ago to cast it aside, did you not?"
"Hah..."
Kryudera gave a cold snort. "Leave, Divine Audience. I have made up my mind."
"Once I ignite the Core Flame of [Law] and burn away the stale rules of the past..."
"Amphoreus will set out on its journey among the stars!"
Elsewhere.
At Kefar Square.
"That Caesar really does