On a street in the Composite District stood a group of thin, sallow-faced children.
Most of their clothes were worn and ragged, as though this were not Alt District, but the Slums.
Seeing so many children who looked like refugees, Yucas froze, unable to react for a long while.
"These are all children whose families were torn apart by the Void Realm Church."
As though he had noticed Yucas's confusion, Jonas explained softly:
"Most of their parents joined the Void Realm Church and abandoned their families after becoming followers..."
Yucas fell silent for a long while before asking:
"Why did you bring me here to see this, Mr. Jonas?"
"Because of psionic energy."
Jonas's answer caught Yucas by surprise. He shook his head and said softly:
"The Void Realm Church has a profound understanding of psionic energy... that is also the main reason they can control their followers' faith so completely."
He paused, then continued:
"And the main reason I brought you here was to help you recognize the true nature of psionic energy."
"..."
Yucas pressed her lips together, still seemingly unable to understand his intentions.
"After spending so long in the psionic energy research department, you must be familiar with the direction of our research, Miss Alec."
"But what I want to say is that psionic energy offers many avenues to explore, and that also means paying a steep price."
A dark look flickered through his eyes. Yucas's heart tightened, and then she heard him say:
"Don't let it corrupt your heart."
At those words, Yucas seemed to understand something, and unease stirred within her.
Having consulted Alt Corporation's internal documents, Yucas also knew that psionic energy amplified psychological flaws.
Perhaps she had not truly felt the implications before, but faced with the scene before her, she could