"This wasn't your fault, and you don't need to blame yourself. Dark Night City has fallen apart more than once throughout its history, but haven't we always pulled through in the end?"
Her eyes turned toward Lynn.
"And not only did you find me, you saved most of Dark Night City's residents. For that alone, you deserve to be remembered more than anyone else in the city. Even making you the City Lord of Dark Night City would be perfectly justified."
Lynn gave a bitter chuckle and shook his head.
"Matriarch, please don't joke about that. Don't you know me? I'm good at causing trouble wherever I go, but managing a city? Let me put it this way: I might sell off half the city's assets on my second day. Wouldn't you be practically forcing me to line my own pockets and encouraging me to commit crimes?"
Holy Angel: "..."
He certainly had a very clear understanding of himself.
This bastard.
But...
She studied Lynn's profile, once again recalling what he had just said and how he had acted within her subconscious.
She knew there were many things Lynn hadn't told her.
Including the calamity from the Main Universe that had nearly descended upon Hell, and the being who had ultimately erased the curse afflicting all of Dark Night City.
But she hadn't pressed him for answers.
Because there was one thing she believed without reservation.
He would never hurt Dark Night City. He would do everything in his power to protect his family, his friends, and everything he cherished here in Hell.
And more importantly...
She suddenly asked:
"Are you a raven?"
At that instant, the Colossus Brain, who was resting with her eyes closed and pretending to sleep while cradled like a doll in Lynn's arms, opened her