Kira's Confession, Athrun's Confusion

Hills Sati could be kind. She could weep for the innocent people who had died in vain.

At the same time, she could also be cold. For a certain goal, she could trample over all life and morality.

But no matter what, there was only one thing she truly desired—victory!

Whether it was self-satisfaction or happiness.

Only victory could bring them.

From her perspective.

LOGOS's defeat was already inevitable.

Correspondingly, Durandal's victory would be unshakable. At least, she could not imagine any possibility of Durandal losing against LOGOS.

Once Durandal achieved victory, bolstered by absolute military power and prestige.

Even if she consolidated LOGOS's remaining forces, she would still be unable to oppose him.

In fact, to ensure his plans could be carried out more effectively, Durandal would suppress her as well.

That was right. Hills Sati was indeed cooperating with Durandal now.

But only for now.

When the two sides stood on vastly unequal footing, cooperation became one-sided oppression and plunder.

The foundation of cooperation was that both sides possessed the strength to flip the table, the restraint not to do so, and interests intertwined enough to keep them calm.

So, to ensure she would have the capital to continue cooperating with Durandal later.

Flay's existence became important.

Durandal and Lacus Clyne were bound to clash eventually.

Having already made her choice, Flay would certainly represent the Naturals of the Earth Alliance in the future and step forward to join in opposing Durandal.

Even if Flay chose to ally herself directly with Durandal.

With Flay's reputation in the Earth Alliance and her own hidden forces, Durandal would be unable to pose any threat to her.

At least until Flay had been dealt with, the world's situation would remain stable.

Besides, there was another possibility: what if Lacus Clyne emerged