Chapter 757

"Then let's see who has the better hand. If you do, I'll leave. But if I do, then you leave. After all, this time, we both want to see who wins and who loses. But I think I'll still win, while you'll definitely lose. Do you think that's possible? I understand everything you said, and I can understand it. In fact, if things went as you said and as you wanted, your chances of success would not be small. But there is one thing you have overlooked: human lives outweigh heaven. Of course, those words sound ridiculous, and I know that very well. They may be the most laughable words imaginable, but that is still the truth. No matter how much you say, it remains the truth, without exception. I know that clearly, and I hope you understand it too. If you don't, there's nothing I can do. I can only say that this is the truth. Beyond that, there is nothing else to say. Of course, this matter gives me quite a headache too, because its appearance has left me not knowing what to do."

"Because I have no idea how to stop you, no idea how to deal with you, and even less idea how to save you."

"You actually want to save me? Don't you find that ridiculous? You want to save me? How could that be possible? That is absolutely impossible. Don't you understand? There is only hostility between us, no relationship where we save each other. Don't you understand that? Or do you simply not get it?"

The old man laughed, as though he found the words utterly laughable.

"It isn't that I don't understand or don't get it. I'm stating a fact, all right? Don't misunderstand. I truly am stating a fact. I haven't