Envy’s Duty

"My lord," Michaela began, her voice filled with uncertainty as she struggled to find a counterargument. But ultimately, she couldn't because what Daniel had said was undeniably true. Even so, the weight of responsibility still burdened her, as she believed she hadn't fulfilled her duty adequately. Perhaps if she had been stronger...

"Michaela," Daniel interjected, redirecting her attention to him. "There are no 'what ifs.' All we can do is deal with the outcome and strive to prevent such events in the future."

He continued, addressing her concerns about responsibility. "Besides," he added, "if we're discussing responsibility, shouldn't I be the one reflecting on it the most? It was my failure to anticipate such an attack, resulting in inadequate preparation and Koyuki falling victim to Satan."