If one were to say the woman across was a purity one desires to defile, she was more akin to the clear sky, not entirely pure white, but utterly translucent.
Even the Fourteenth Princess knew that this was also due to the influence of Extraordinary Charm, yet not just her alone, the few Interrogators behind her, having eased their minds, couldn't help but be drawn to the Hero, only sparing glances at the Masochist across with the corners of their eyes.
Even the Interrogators were not entirely immune to the influence of Legendary Charm, now having an entity to "detoxify" their gaze, they did not stint their attention.
Unaware of what transpired in the monitoring room, the Hero sat back in his seat, calmed down, his gaze lingered on the Masochist momentarily, pondering for a while before slowly opening his mouth—
[Hero's move Critical Success! (Fire spark +1)]
1. "This may also be her trap"
2. "Can you tell me about your instinct?"
3. "Can I explore your heart?"
4. "...Interesting, let me have a look"♛
9. "You shouldn't decide for her"
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
After hearing the confession from the Masochist, complexities flashed through Hero's Emerald Eyes, subsequently asking:
"Why do you want others to kill you? It's illogical."
Even though her heart was full of confusion, she refrained from saying something too provocative.
"I may know little about the other me, but instinctively, I am clear about her essence," the Innocent responded softly.
"She may seem to enjoy abuse, find pleasure in pain, but it's not because she likes pain or is inherently vile.
"The reason she tolerates others' brutality is because that brutal joy is eventually spread through her flesh, swallowing all those she enchants."
Thinking back to the battle with the Masochist, Hero's pupils slightly constricted too.
"The more she suffers, the more people feel that suffering, like a toxic quagmire, constantly spreading, eroding, polluting, destroying everything it touches...
"She... or I, am an existence that cannot be left unattended."
The tone of the Innocent at that moment was so stern and solemn, filled with determination and realization.
"Therefore, I hope someone can end my life. I know it's paradoxical and a mental torture for both parties, but I have no other way."
To avoid further sins, letting others kill the innocent... The expression on the Innocent conveyed no fear or resentment towards death, but only apology for turning others into murderers.
"As for how this 'me' came to be, I truly know nothing, only that a Bishop brought some documents previously, and from those records, I felt an instinctive familiarity... I believe, no, I know that was my origin, and that is all I can tell you."
Hero silently listened to the other's words.
Innocent's words were clear and well-reasoned, and though not using any Magic Power, her voice was filled with convincing Strength,
Even in the monitoring room, the Fourteenth Princess's expression subtly shook, developing the thought of 'must kill this person.'
This was not a loathing for evil, nor a murderous fury, but a tragic emotion, akin to a sense of responsibility.
This was respect for an Innocent who, for the sake of more innocents, chose Devotion, chose Sacrifice.
However, after a long silence, Hero slowly curved her lips into a defiant, malicious, and eerie smile.
The azure in those eyes quietly faded away, replaced by a blood-like crimson.
[Depraved Hero's move]
3. Utilize Sacrifice!(?)
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure♛
Note: Critical Success leads to touching the truth, Extreme Failure results in being touched by the truth.
As the Hero silently listened to Innocent's words, unnoticed by all, on that delicate body wrapped in a tight sweater, the beautifully lined back, a painted black Phoenix suddenly opened its narrow pupils, emitting an indescribable eerie glow.
Meanwhile, Hero gently closed her eyes.
Unlike the previous instances where she fell into Hollow State without resistance, this time, still conscious, Hero instantly perceived the anomaly in the Curse.
Her entire body tensed up, despite not understanding why it was different this time, she immediately prepared for Resistance, with Dawn Break's Light poised to unleash.
Then, a string of mocking and jeering thoughts rang out.
'Don't be so worked up, I didn't plan to fight you every time, you fool.'
'That's why I call you a fool, I admit my intentions are not benign, but all along, my desire wasn't to annihilate you, nor to perish together.'
'You're such a great toy... who do you call a parasitic Goblin worm, wanna die!?'
'Listen, there's something odd about the person opposite, don't you see it?'
'Fool, she's a Degenerator!'
'Hah, Kindness? Stop it, has nothing to do with this kind of thing. Reverse, back pedal, twist... however you describe it, when the nature of a thing absolutely deviates from its own expectations, from the normal trajectory, then this is unequivocal Depravity.'
'Why can't the Church handle her? Because in the realm of Spirit, her holiness derived from Evil Depravity, far surpasses those Priests!'