☀️ Arselia and Akonia

—Healing, huh... By the time it takes effect, it will probably be too late, if it ever happens at all. But alright, I won't insist... —Klin was somewhat surprised but said nothing more. —By the way, you've probably heard the morning news about the Mandate of Sincerity? I hope everything is alright? I was at church this morning, and they allowed me to continue existing in this world, as long as I have something to atone for and someone to atone to.

—In that case, Sanexa is always nearby. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I'm against taking advantage of the benefits of this... uh... boon, it's just that I think she needs it more. In any other situation, I would have snatched it up, ha-ha-ha, —the girl laughed awkwardly. —As for healing... I won't give you false hope, but in my homeland, I've heard of ways to heal your ailment. About magical potions that can reverse this process. Or about cleansing flames that heal the body and soul. I would like to learn how to do something like that someday, implying that I am capable, but I'm not even sure if it's just a myth. But the most important thing is not to lose hope. As for the news, —Alaria paused slightly, —first of all, I'm glad for you. My visit went... strangely, although I was allowed to continue existing in this world. I can't say for sure yet whether it was out of pity or genuine hope for my reformation. So, I'm trying to rethink my approach to life now.
Alaria deliberately used the term "reformation" in contrast to "atonement." The Tanarian did not believe in the concept of atonement when it came to actions that cost someone their life. Even if you save a thousand innocents from death or a million worlds from destruction, some actions cannot be reversed. And all these selfless deeds will not bring back a life that was once taken. Even if you become a changed person, the evil you have done will remain with you, and you will have to learn to live with it. Accept it as a fact. The most important thing is to continue doing good deeds not to appease your conscience, but for the sake of the good deeds themselves. Because otherwise, it will still be just another attempt to escape responsibility. But the girl did not voice these thoughts so as not to upset the melancholic knight.