Regarding the sudden inquiry from the man in black.

"Ah, it's just that there are some things that need to be settled. So, you guys are the same, aren't you? Whether it's Elena, Ricky, or you, it's because of this. Although our experiences are different, in a certain sense, the four of us have similar goals."

The little girl admitted candidly, as everyone knew each other inside out, there was no point in hiding the truth, and there was no need for it either.

"That's right. Although we are all people from different places, we have gathered here because of that person. It's because of that person that this organization exists. Although I'm not very sure, there is one thing that I'm certain of."

"What is it?"

"It's that we all nearly died three years ago because of that incident. And the reason why we didn't die was because of that person. Ultimately, we are just a few among the billions of people saved by that person. Even though many have been saved, our organization only has four people. Maybe there are many comrades elsewhere, but this situation indicates an important issue."

"..."

Perhaps she already knew or had nothing to say, the little girl remained silent. Even so, the man in black had no intention of stopping.

Three years ago, that person saved the world. But what did that person gain after everything was over? Nothing. Not only that, they became enemies of the world. Not only the original enemies, but even those who were saved by that person became enemies.

Upon hearing this, the little girl lowered her head and spoke in a sad tone.

"But even so, that person doesn't care. Even if they are hated by everyone in the world..."

"So since then, we have decided that even if the whole world is like this, even if we have to oppose the whole world, we will never betray that person."

"But for this, we must pay a certain price, after all... we don't have the abilities that person possesses."

Though reluctant to admit it, this was the truth. The little girl's answer carried a hint of helplessness.

In response, the man in black clenched his fist and spoke with determination.

"That doesn't matter. Because that can never be a reason for me to betray that person."

"Even if it means human lives..."

As she spoke, the little girl couldn't help but narrow her eyes.

"That's right, I have long since made up my mind. Strength is necessary in order to get closer to that person. So, I will do whatever it takes to obtain that strength, no matter how cruel or dirty the means may be."

"Is that so?"

The little girl did not question or find it strange that the man in black had made up his mind; she simply murmured in a pensive tone.

At that moment, the man in black suddenly spoke up.

"By the way, Ling, what about you? Aren't you about to take action soon? Even if it means someone sacrificing themselves and there is a possibility of being disliked by that person, do you still have no intention of stopping? Doing such a thing may very well be disliked by that person. Ling, you should be well aware of this, right?"

After closing her eyes and remaining silent for a moment, the little girl calmly expressed her determination in a cold, emotionless tone, with a hint of sadness and anguish in her words.

"Even if I am hated by everyone in the world, I don't care. But that person is surely always in pain because of something that I don't know. I can no longer tolerate this situation, so even if that person dislikes it, I have no intention of stopping."