In response to the old man's lament, Research Institute 3154 said calmly:
"As things stand, Zero has not yet been confirmed completely dead."
"That Coffin of his is very special. Perhaps it could help him withstand the impact after Paradise closed..."
"That is rather unlikely." The old man's tone was certain, but he did not explain why.
"However," although the old man rejected Research Institute 3154's speculation, he did not rule it out entirely, "you mentioned in your report that he was already a Sanctum Knight, and possibly a Lost Sanctum?"
"Yes."
"In that case, he might truly have a slim chance of survival..."
Research Institute 3154 raised his eyebrows, a rare occurrence that, for him, already showed considerable shock.
The old man still did not elaborate. He merely shook his head.
"But only a slim chance. This sort of thing depends on fate."
"And on this sea, fate is a power on the same level as time. No one has been able to control it to this day."
"If this 'Zero' can appear in the Endless Sea again, that will prove he is favored by fate."
"In that case, his prospects will be immeasurable..."
Research Institute 3154 nodded.
"Let's hope a miracle happens."
"Speaking of miracles, aren't you one yourself? Otherwise, I wouldn't be here." The old man smiled.
"When I first learned that the Oathbreaker's power had appeared in Paradise, I nearly had a heart attack. If you'd died in Paradise, the director would've given me hell."
"Come to think of it, the Oathbreaker's power didn't recognize you?"
"No. Unless he was acting, but there shouldn't have been any need for that," Research Institute 3154 recalled.
The old man nodded.
"That isn't surprising. If he truly ascended to become an 'Angel,' then he should have already gone to