Chapter 17 - The Ark Of Human Darkness (2/2)

”After all, when humans are miserable, they need something. Something that is even more miserable than their current state to feel good about themselves. They trample on others who are weak. Because they want to feel strong, stronger than others. To assert dominance on those like them.”

Minwoo shifted uncomfortably as he heard those last few words. The reason of gaining power was merely to help out the domain that he grew up in. He didn't want to meet such disgusting people. He was genuinely scared to deal with such humans. It seems odd, talking about his kind like savages.

”But why would they lead such a life of darkness?” asked the Marquess, worriedly.

”Battlefield. This is what war and pain do to people,” replied Gillian.

”What do you mean?” he asked, turning to look at Gillian.

”Humans are not what they seem when it comes to war. They turn into some other creature. Worst than a Shadow, than a Poisoned Pond. They could do the cruelest things… It doesn't even matter if it's an order or not,” explained Gillian, sighing heavily.

”And why would they do that?' asked Minwoo, visibly scared.

”To protect themselves, their minds shut out any emotions that they have. It's like a steel door. But once the war is over, they can't keep it closed forever,” answered Ysabeau.

”You said you wanted to know the truth. The truth is, that all humans are born disgusting. They are just like savages. This is why we wanted you to know about it. So you could at least understand your kind better,” said Baldwin as he witnessed the Marquess in a dilemma.

”And not be blinded by the so-called good in all beings. Where there is light, there's bound to be shadow nearby.”

”But why...” asked the Marquess, softly.

”When you are on the battlefield, there is no place for hope. What lies there are only cold despair and something called victory, built on the agony of the fallen.”

”So, you're telling me, when humans gain victory or power. It is because?” asked Minwoo, unsure of his words.

”Because they gain it from war or causing pain to others. Humanity will never understand the truth about that. True human nature has not advanced a step beyond the Stone Age,” answered Gillian.

”Heros or people of high status would often twist the view on wars so much. It's sickening to know just because of power, you could reach the stars. It's downright revolting when people regard others as filthy when they hold the same ugliness within them as well,” warned Ysabeau, feeling nauseous.

”Didn't realize you had very bad impressions of humans,” grumbled the Marquess.