“...... In my opinion, this approach is not much different from what we planned. ”

After Ed tried to be as brief as he could, Sean commented lightly, "And what we can choose...... The people we have chosen are undoubtedly more trustworthy, after all, after all, after they have gained great power, there is still faith that keeps them going. ”

Ed wasn't surprised. He didn't think he could convince Shaun easily - the old Paladin's stubbornness was not just because of the symbol Lydia had carved into his skull.

At least, now Sean is willing to listen to him and explain to him...... He was satisfied.

"You're right. He leaned forward slightly, his bright blue eyes full of anticipation, "But for most people, faith isn't everything...... If their kindness and bravery were not for the gods, would they not be worthy of praise and trust, and if they could have more power to protect the world, wouldn't it be worth trying at such times?"

"Who, then, is to determine if they are 'kind and brave' enough?" Sean asked rhetorically, "that unchecked power is dangerous, no matter where it comes from...... Are you going to be the one who chooses everything, who controls everything?"

Ed shook his head again and again—it was almost asking him if he wanted to be the one and only god!

"Iss also said it was dangerous. But, you see......" He tried to tell, but Sean interrupted him with a simple gesture.

"I didn't say no. He said, "But have you really figured it out?" Ed ...... It's not a bad thing to hope for the best, but you have to think of the worst. Someday...... When you live to my age, you will understand that many times, things will only get worse, there will always be darkness hidden in places you don't expect, and no matter how thoughtful you are, you can't always get ahead. I admit that your approach will allow us to be more powerful in a shorter period of time, but it may also plunge the world itself into chaos and lead to a more terrible catastrophe, or we may be lucky enough to survive this crisis, only to face even more irreparable destruction one day because of your choices...... Are you sure you can take on such a responsibility?"

His voice was weak by the end...... It seemed that saying such a long passage had exhausted his strength. But every word he said weighed heavily on Ed's shoulders, making him unable to straighten up.

He actually thought about it...... No, he really didn't think about it seriously - he didn't even consciously put the blame on Iss.

The young man hung his head and silently tightened his fingers, unable to give an answer.

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"Why should you be held responsible?" asked Naria.

“...... Huh?" said Ed, dumbfounded.

It was dinner time, and the young man who hadn't been able to get a break had no appetite, and the topic they were talking about made his bowels clench. He failed to convince Sean, but instead gave birth to doubts about himself - is he really incompetent, arrogant and despicable?

After all, even Alan frowned and shook his head at his self-righteous "good idea".

"If you're a good fighter," Naria said, quickly distributing her newfound rainbow island-style grilled fish onto everyone's plates, "you've found a wonderful fighting technique that you've generously taught everyone...... And then someone killed someone with this technique, is it your fault?"

"Uh," Ed blinked a little dazedly—he didn't seem to be the point, "Like...... Isn't it?"

Although he didn't really want to "teach everyone...... But that sounds like a good thing, too?

"Isn't that the end of it? Naria licked the sauce off the knife, squinted in satisfaction, and pushed his plate to him, "You can't do anything if you think too much!, and besides, because you feel like you can't take responsibility, you don't do anything...... Wouldn't that be worse?"

“...... yes!" Ed sat up straight, suddenly realizing that this was what Sean was really trying to determine - whether he was firm enough.

So, did he let him down?

He couldn't sit still. He wanted to rush back to the water temple in Stonebuch immediately, but although the Kavo family did not have the Singer family's rule of "no talking when eating", there was another rule that was enforced more strictly - the big things must be eaten and talked about.

Not many spines can be regarded as the biggest advantage of marine fish. After gobbling down a large plate of food, Ed had just stood up when Alan stretched out his right hand and pressed it down.

"Sit down. He said.

Ed sat down slowly.

Alan unhurriedly finished his dinner, and even drank his wine, and did not speak again until the long table was cleaned up and fresh fruit was laid out—and the little flame in Ed's heart was already wilting helplessly.

"Let's figure this out. "It's really not a question of 'responsibility,' whether you should bear it or not...... Or whether you can afford it. Rather......" He paused and pointed at himself, "Like, now, I'll ask you to teach me that 'wonderful fighting technique', can you do it?"

Ed turned his head silently and looked at Iss pleadingly.

“...... No. Isis glared at him and replied sullenly.

"Why?"

"You don't even know how to cast spells. Iss muttered, "You ...... too"

"There is no 'talent'. Allen said.

Isis grabbed the grapes one by one and was silent.

"Look," Alan said, "that's the biggest problem, in my opinion. I don't understand how you, including Sean, take it for granted that you can do it if you want to...... You know, you may be special, and most of the people you know are very ordinary, but more people in this world are just ordinary people like me. It's not like I haven't heard of people who are 'gifted'...... What are they called?"

“...... Whisperers. Ed whispered.

"Is there a lot of 'good warriors' that you can teach as soon as you teach?"

Ed lowered his head: "...... I don't know. ”

Alan chuckled, and Ed blushed.

“...... The crow may know!" Naria rolled up her sleeves and joined the battle, "besides, to have her own powers, no longer subject to another being, no longer to count on the bounty of the gods...... It's like the farmer in the village has his own land and no longer has to pay rent to the lord and the king, isn't that a good thing!"

"Doesn't sound bad. "But that's probably going to take a long time to achieve...... Now, what we seek is to quickly gather enough power to ensure that our fields and our farmers survive before the 'good things' become a reality...... Isn't it?"

Ed looked up and realized.

Therefore, his problem is not self-sufficient at all...... Is it putting the cart before the horse?!