"You were nothing more than a thoroughly complete tool in someone else's plans."
Hearing Abby's sharp assessment, the greatsword—in other words, Andre, the former Pope of the Church of Combat—sighed again and said:
"Sigh, I know. I've known for many years now... It was precisely because I knew that I began harboring thoughts disrespectful toward my Lord, even thoughts of 'blasphemy'...
"That was also the fundamental reason I 'Fallen' into an Evil Spirit.
"I knew full well that I had no face to meet my Lord... but I couldn't let go of my resentment..."
Abby's projection glanced at Jack Delien, the "Iron-blooded Knight," who seemed to have been frozen by "Twilight" and was still immersed in a battle-ready state. He continued, "Perhaps I can redeem you."
"You?" Greatsword Andre examined Abby's projection with the "Demon Hunter's Eye" and said hesitantly, "I can indeed sense that there's something extraordinary about you, but it's nowhere near enough to grant me 'redemption.'"
Huh? He didn't recognize that I'm Vincent Miranda? The Judge Boris, who was also a Sequence 2 'Glorious One,' recognized me at a glance. He even sensed that I was the 'God of Luck' from the Second Epoch...
Of course, that Judge was very likely Bradel, the 'God of Honor,' or even the reincarnated Giant King Aurmir. It's only normal that he would be stronger than you.
Naturally, there are also some objective factors. For example, you currently possess only the status without the characteristics to support it. For example, I'm merely a projection right now and can't connect to the Land of Unknown...
While thinking, Abby also saw that the greatsword before him was already considering "defecting" again. Otherwise, it would never have spoken to him about all this behind its "holder's" back. The only thing it lacked now was