Branch K-02, part 8 (after battle)

So you ended up giving Kromer the key.

How do you know that?

Demian had this ability to get a grip on things I'd never mentioned to him.

When I asked him about it, he just said it's "something you learn by carefully observing others", and didn't elaborate further.

Sinclair, a series of much more painful events may await you in the future.

But you mustn't give up.

That pain will foster your growth into a beautiful being.

No matter how complicated and perplexing those statements seemed, Demian's mystic charm made them all sound convincing.

Listening to his speech gave me the hope that I could really grow. I was hopeful that I could become a worthy being.

Yeah… But I don't really get it though, Demian.

It's up to you to find out. Make sure to tell me your answer when you do.

His voice was soft, and his eyes imparted pleasantness, but I still felt compelled to do as he said.

His eyes must have held some kind of power.

Disarming those who make eye contact with him, sapping them of mental strength.

But…

If that's the case, why didn't he warn me?

It's something I still ask myself to this day.