“Does that even make sense, staking the lives of tens of thousands just for your own self-preservation?!”
Right after the meeting ended, I was passionately ranting alone. In truth, it was an argument I had repeated countless times during the conference as well.
Dalton’s opinion was reasonable. However, the underlying intent behind it was something I simply couldn’t forgive.
To discuss a matter that might decide the future of humanity, all for the sake of one’s personal safety?
It was an action I couldn’t comprehend. To be precise, what disgusted me was how brazen he was about openly revealing that fact.
Even so, the middle-aged man in front of me had no particular response. The man, impressive with his sturdy physique contrasting his grizzled hair, quietly let out a sigh with his eyes closed.
“What can we do about a matter that’s already decided?”
“But, Sword Duke sir!”
“Enough.”
I ended up shutting my mouth at that low utterance.
I knew it. I was well aware that it was already too late. What I was doing now…