Reminisced League of Nine, part 15 (after battle)
Don't be so sad...
I don't want to use your tears to fight the flow of time...
Those tears are better reserved for those who need them more dearly.
Don't forget... You're a nameless star, hanging in the sky for everyone who is in suffering...
With the passing of Ms. Stephanette... We at K Corp. would like to take a moment to express our condolences, honoring her noble will...
What's the need to be so roundabout?
You know there's something you really want to say: which one of us will be the next chief executive...
...Mm.
Kehm…
Well... The nomination should be simple, right? What did each of us do, and how much did it help to contribute to the growth of this Wing and its Nest...
Ever since Ms. Stephanette began struggling to even speak due to her age... I started extracting the tears in her stead.
What... Having your men buy and read those 'gut-wrenching and heartwarming stories' out loud? I saw the tear production going down, too.
...Are you serious?
Kah... W-Wait.
This is what happens when you run your mouth rashly. You knew my temper and still decided to play with fire?
Hngh... The board of directors won't... let you get away with this...
I'll make sure that you're finished before that happens.
……
Ah, our dear Ms. Stephanette... You were so kind even after you've gone.
The tears don't have to be by noble means after all.
Everyone, I believe I've found the answer.
To take the seat of the chief executive, there's only one simple thing to do: ensure the prosperity of K Corp.
All that's left now is for the board of directors to cast their votes.
Stop them this instant...! It appalls me greatly to think that one must suffer everlasting sights of despair in captivity for the many...
Your pleas won't reach them. This one didn't come from Yi Sang... It's a fragmented scene concerning the tears.
Ah, in case you aren't familiar, that one Singularity has saved countless lives.
It was like someone fulfilled my old dream I couldn't make true.
……
If, say, I were in that vat... I would have gladly given up everything I had. Every single thing, with no exception.
So all we can do is just... look at it with gratitude and respect.
Like looking up at the stars in my hometown.