The Empire of Reimia (3)

— Isn't that what everyone wants?

—I wouldn't be so sure, —Parfynora smiled—but I think many would want that. And there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, it seems to me that it would be easier if I could get rid of all these emotions with a snap of my fingers. Or by going somewhere once, where they would take all of this away from me. But then, I start to understand. These negative emotions are part of our lives. And by overcoming these emotions, we grow. When you told me that because of my actions, there were fewer students in our class, I felt great sadness. It would be easier for me if this sadness didn't exist, and instead, I felt endless peace. But through this sadness, I realized my mistake and now I know what to do to avoid it in the future. Sometimes, I feel great anger—so strong that I want to hit someone. But I understand that this would be unworthy behavior. I tame my anger myself, without the help of someone's gifted peace—and through this, I become better. Fighting negative emotions allows me to grow, to become stronger. Can I become better if, after one visit, I attain eternal harmony? How can I understand what I did wrong if I no longer feel sadness? How can I understand that I have become better if I no longer have emotional obstacles? Life in such harmony is the absence of growth and movement forward. I do not rule out that harmony can be achieved by a person. But if this is so, then it must be achieved not because someone gave it to him—but because he achieved it himself, through his own growth and development. I would like to watch you grow, Imir. How you become better and stronger. I would not want to see you in eternal peace just because someone gave you that state. But I will no longer force you. It's your choice.