Listening to Elsa speak with such certainty, Rentaro found it a little amusing. He did not know whether this woman was telling the truth or merely trying to reassure him. After all, countries around the world were researching the Cursed Children. If a cure were possible, they would have found it long ago, let alone some mere religious order.
Besides, even if a cure existed, the various countries probably would not make it available until the Gastrea were gone. Without the Cursed Children, humanity would undoubtedly suffer even more casualties against those monsters.
Still, he did not feel like arguing with her anymore. Whether it was sympathizing with the Cursed Children or wanting to adopt them, there was only so much he could do alone. He pitied their plight too, but ultimately, he was powerless to help. After all, just supporting Enju was already difficult enough.
"I hope you succeed, Miss Elsa! Nothing would be better than curing them."
Elsa did not take Rentaro's perfunctory response too seriously, but she felt an inexplicable discomfort. Surely curing those children was only right! Why did he have to hide his true feelings?
"Well, Mr. Rentaro, let's not stand in the doorway. Come inside and have a seat!" Out of courtesy, Elsa suppressed her displeasure and invited him in.
"Then thank you for your hospitality, Miss Elsa." With that, the two headed into the Manor.
By then, the girls had stopped running around and were gathered in a cluster, pointing at the television in the living room.
As the two approached, they saw that the television was playing the girls' favorite cartoon, Celestial Pearl Girl.
Seeing how absorbed the children were, Elsa did not disturb them. Instead, she led Rentaro to a sofa nearby.
"Mr. Rentaro, why don't you rest for a while?