[ In the video, Scar's monologue continued unabated.
Scar: "This is my sincerity toward you."
Rover: "By saying that, aren't you just trying to get me to join the Fractsidus?"
It was evident that no matter how glib or persuasive Scar's verbal offensive became, Rover had seized directly upon the core of his argument.
Indeed, it is just that simple. No matter what words someone speaks to you, as long as you can clearly grasp their underlying objective…
Then, the possibility of them deceiving you becomes practically nonexistent.
Scar: "Rather, I am anticipating your choice."
Scar: "My goal is simple. I merely want us to understand each other a little deeper."
Just like that, Scar immediately attempted to shift the concept, acting as if he truly had no ulterior motives… as if he were leaving every decision entirely in Rover's hands.
In truth, this is quite an effective rhetorical strategy, and in certain specific situations, it is incredibly useful—particularly against those with intense inner desires or those who have been driven to a desperate dead end.
However, it was a pity. The one Scar faced now was Rover. Even having lost his memories… the strength of his heart was such that one could say nothing in all of Solaris could rival it.
Scar: "Take a look at this village, and then tell me the truth of what you see."
Scar: "With every bit of understanding you gain about this world, a person's inclinations become more distinct, and our game becomes… all the more interesting."
Scar: "During this time, I do not wish for our rare moment of solitude to be disturbed… that is all."
Rover: "What did the Fractsidus do to this village?" ]
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〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Yinlin: "Heh. Truly hilarious. After talking for so long… one sentence from Rover makes everything that guy said sound like wasted breath."
Chixia: "He attacked Yangyang the moment they met; how could Rover possibly believe a word he says?"
Mortefi: "Indeed. One could say he simply failed to find the right opening… No, perhaps it should be said that when facing Rover, only the path of sincerity is viable."
Scar: "Tch. How could you all understand my genuine heart for Rover…"
Rover: "Shut your mouth. I have absolutely no interest in your 'genuine heart.' ⦍SpeechlessJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
It had to be said, seeing the words Scar almost blurted out made Rover feel a visceral revulsion from the bottom of his heart.
What kind of joke was this? A man talking to you about his "genuine heart"—what could that be if not sheer perversion?
.....
[ In the video, upon facing Rover's retort, Scar immediately denied the accusation.
It seemed he was well aware that to deal with Rover… he could not let the other party perceive his organization as merely a force of evil.
Scar: "Do not take it for granted and imagine us as mere perpetrators of violence…"
Scar: "What you should be asking is: what happened to this existence in the past?"
Scar: "But telling you directly would be too boring. Didn't I say? It is up to you to tell me the story you see."
Scar: "So, speak. What have you seen?"
Hearing the question, Rover recalled for a moment, then voiced the scenes he had witnessed earlier.
Rover: "A large-scale ritual."
Scar: "Heh, you've noticed that much already?"
Scar: "Then what do these clues make you feel happened here?"
Rover: "The villagers are harming one another. But as to whether this was caused by the bewitchment of your Fractsidus, or if it is merely what you wish for me to see…"
Rover paused there. He could not perfectly judge the context of what he was seeing at this moment.
Scar: "It seems that deep down, you do not trust the people here either… At the very least, this time you didn't completely assume it was the handiwork of the Fractsidus."
Scar: "Ah… they were right after all. You are a rare find."
As he spoke, Scar began to applaud. Presumably, he was now even more delighted that Rover… aligned with the figure in his memories.
Consequently, his attitude toward Rover and his manner of interaction shifted instantly.
Scar, wearing an expression of seven parts delight and three parts ingratiation, leaned in close to Rover's face… and began to praise him.
Scar: "I am pleased. You possess heightened acuity, accurate judgment, and an absolute cognition of humanity."
Scar: "Allow me to provide you with some indispensable key information."
Scar: "The story of this village is far from simple. First… around whom does the story revolve?"
Scar: "An innocent young girl, a highly respected village chief, and a group of simple, rustic villagers."
Scar: "Then, what is the most critical plot point?"
Scar: "Foolish worship, wavering kindness, a lie known to all, lives seized at will, and that tiny yet special existence… pushed by the crowd onto a road of death."
As Scar's narrative unfolded, the video showed a group of villagers surrounding a little girl, clearly intending to do something to her. ]
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" In Between "
"The story of Qichi Village? Could it be something that actually happened?"
Seeing this, Baizhi made a connection to some history she had read before… regarding that settlement.
Originally, she had thought the credibility of those records was low, but looking at it now… it seemed possible that it was a true story.
"Perhaps it is true. There are times when… humans can indeed be more terrifying than Tacet Discords. And since that village has already become history, even if people today truly understood it, they would at most offer a sigh of lament."
Rover's words made the girls beside him want to refute him.
But when they thought of the Qichi Village incident, wasn't it exactly like that?
"Don't overthink it. Although there are plenty of beasts and scum among humanity… Aren't there even more people working hard for their country, striving to make this world a better place?"
It is precisely because of these lovely people that all the sacrifices are worth it."
Seeing the three women fall into a brief silence, Rover knew they were dwelling on it too deeply.
Just as he said, everything has two sides. While bad people exist and deserve ten thousand deaths for their crimes…
This world is truly filled with more good people who harbor kindness in their hearts and protect one another.