"{Snake}... that is not its name, merely a name we use to give tangible form to the vast fate it contains in a way we can understand. As for its nature and power, understanding them from the perspective of a universe is far too difficult." The Dragon God paused, giving the contemplative Roland a meaningful look before continuing.
"So, when that key entered the world, I made no attempt to interfere. I merely observed how this coincidence unfolded according to natural chance. But perhaps you might be able to uncover the answer. After all, its cast-off remains have already granted you their preliminary recognition."
"Coincidence and cast-off remains..."
Roland neither agreed nor disagreed.
For a world's will, rather than the affectionate term "children," "private property" was a more fitting description of all the universe's creations.
All they cared about was the universe itself. When they encountered a change beneficial to their bodies, they nurtured it to reap the greatest possible benefits.
Once something lost its value, even if it had once been glorious, it would be mercilessly discarded, just like the youkai.
Although saying this was somewhat strange in an age when the Human Order flourished and the youkai were barely clinging to life, compared with Roland, who placed himself above the Star Cup and shifted responsibility onto others according to his personal preferences, the somewhat rigid Dragon God actually treated humans and youkai equally.
It did not treat the two differently based on their rise or decline. As long as it did not affect future development, it did not care if the youkai created a little realm like a barrier.
That was probably also why it had left the Key of All Spirits untouched.
It was not that the Dragon God did not want to interfere. It did not