[ as for sebastian's question... that gives him pause. not because it is a difficult question to answer, but more so that this is going to be the first time he's ever voiced his own reasonings out loud. whether or not it will come across as sincere is something he'll leave it up to sebastian (and ryunosuke, really) to decide.

what does the regent want, exactly? he says it as plainly as he can: ]

... To remake the universe, because this, and all else, are beyond saving. Whatever suffering that happens to come along with that is an unfortunate consequence. While others will be quick to call the Regent a tyrant because of their methods, I see them as more... a pragmatic individual. The end, more often than not, justifies the means.

As for why I came to accept their will, [ despite all his misgivings, despite his ambivalence towards everything he just said prior, ] it wasn't because of the strength they offered. It was the guaranteed outcome. It simply made more sense to me to bet on what will inevitably lead to a result.

[ it doesn't matter if that outcome is the death of this universe either. ]

That, and I don't exactly get along with that guy.

[ sorry, ryu, but it's the truth. :) ]