🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

—My last discussion about animal meat ended in such a way that it would have been better if it hadn't happened at all; you are right about that. —prepares two portions of the drink, hands one to the samurai. —Keeping them in a steel fist, like these... what are they called... space goddesses? I don't really want to. It's better to redirect everyone to a pseudo-reality where they can indulge in their squabbles by tapping their fingers on paper. In this way, at least, they will only be able to harm very weak-willed people. ...And what about you, have you managed to achieve this "stone" state yourself?

- This kind of setting is indeed applicable to some celestial beings and worlds far removed from us, but there are examples of it closer to home as well. In essence, human civilization is based on violence. The fact that your home is yours, for example, is also a result of this system. After all, villains will be afraid to invade it and take anything because not out of fear of transgressing high ideals, but out of fear of being punished for their actions. At the same time, those who still dare to do so must possess either stupidity combined with audacity, or madness, or the strength to withstand the strength of Asuguh's guard. - Nods. - Yes. I am a stone man. - It was difficult to tell from the samurai's slight smile whether he was joking or saying it seriously.