"This was merely the choice made by the rules of this world..."
"The weak were ruled by the strong. Even their lives were so insignificant that they could only be used as chips to gamble on a hope that could never be realized..."
As he said this, a cold glint flashed through Aizen's eyes, and he murmured calmly.
"Granting Duy the right to dream in his final moments... was already a rare act of mercy, was it not...?"
Hearing Aizen's words, Sakumo, standing not far away, abruptly frowned. His aged face darkened as he stared fixedly at the calm-faced Aizen and said in a low voice.
"Aizen...!!"
"Is that truly your final thought for a former companion!?"
Aizen merely looked at Sakumo calmly without saying a word, his silence steeped in indifference.
The two stared at each other for a moment. Sakumo clenched his fists tightly and ground his teeth before forcing out a resentful word through them.
"Monster!!"
Aizen paid no heed to it. He merely turned his deep gaze toward Guy, who stood beside Sakumo. A glint flashed in his eyes as he spoke calmly.
"Then what is your relationship with Duy...?"
Hearing Aizen's words, Guy's face tightened, but he stood perfectly straight. His reddened eyes stared resolutely at Aizen as he said in a deep voice.
"Might Guy. Might Duy was my father!"
Understanding flickered in Aizen's eyes. He watched him calmly for a moment, then the corner of his mouth suddenly curved upward as he gave a soft chuckle.
"Not bad... To remain clear-headed even at a time like this, Duy's upbringing of you was clearly successful..."
Guy did not accept Aizen's praise. He continued to glare at him and slowly said in a deep voice.
"I know... Even my father, who sacrificed his life, could