-15- Hope that you can lay down your guard

In Chaldea, no doubt the one who understands Rozen the most is Romani.

Even Mashu doesn't know that Rozen has been secretly honing his magical skills, only Romani is aware of this.

But...

"I know my own business very well, I don't need you to remind me." Rozen said rather displeased, "I genuinely enjoy playing games, but it's not just a pastime or a way to kill time."

That is indeed the truth.

Although Rozen is diligent in practicing magic, when he exhausts his magical power and can't continue his training, playing games becomes his only way to relax.

The internet is one of the few entertainments available in Chaldea.

In his free time, Rozen will definitely go online because he truly enjoys it.

After all...

"Isn't the world of games great?" Rozen continued playing the game with impressive skill, allowing his character to kill monsters without losing any health. "There's not much deceit, no need for hiding, no conspiracies, no darkness. You can team up with people you like and fight against those you dislike. Everything is governed by the system. People with red names are punished, weak characters won't face danger in the city. Everyone only needs to consider having fun. Isn't that great?"

These words left Romani at a loss for words.

What kind of disappointment in reality could drive someone to say such things?

But Romani also understands Rozen's perspective.

"The so-called magicians are ultimately a despicable bunch pursuing the one and only 'end' and 'truth' - the 'Root'." Rozen said sarcastically, "To achieve this goal, they are capable of doing anything, no matter how unconventional it may be. That's what magicians are like."

Such a group of people gathers in one place to protect human civilization and the world?

"Don't you find it laughable, big bro?" Rozen continued to mock, "This righteous reason doesn't suit magicians at all. They don't care about the life and death of humanity, or even their own life and death. As long as they reach the 'Root', even if they die, the only regret would be not continuing their research on magic to achieve their goal. Protecting human history is just another great research topic to them."

"They want to protect not the 'human world' but the 'world of magic', right?"

"How hypocritical it is, big brother. Don't you think so too?"

With each sarcastic remark, Rozen is telling Romani what kind of thoughts he harbors towards Chaldea.

And unfortunately, Romani can't refute it.

Because, it might be the truth.

This is also why Rozen doesn't take the simulated battles in Chaldea seriously, right?

For Rozen, Chaldea is merely a facility where magicians study the topic of "protecting human history" and are willing to use any means as experimental instruments.

Therefore, Rozen has no intention of cooperating with all of this.

If it weren't for Romani and Mashu being his closest companions in Chaldea, he might not even participate in the simulated battles here, fearing that he would end up unable to stay in Chaldea if he goes too far.

In essence, Rozen has a deep disdain and contempt for so-called "magicians."

However...

"If that's the case, why do you work so hard to train in magic and become a magician?" Romani asked, pointing out the contradiction, leaving Rozen speechless on the spot.

And that's the paradox.

"You don't agree with the way magicians exist, and you don't care about the significance of Chaldea's existence, so why do you work so hard to train in magic and become a magician?" Romani's expression gradually changed from helplessness to a gentle smile.

It was a very tolerant, warm smile.

Because Romani knew...

"You actually don't dislike magic, and you even love it, don't you?" Romani revealed what Rozen truly felt.

Rozen couldn't deny this particular point.

Indeed, he enjoys magic.

No, to be more precise, he loves "miracles."

"You've always believed that your ability to stay here, to survive, is all because of the 'miracles' that happen around you, right?" Romani said to Rozen, "So, you can dislike anything, but you can't hate 'miracles' themselves."

This is precisely why Rozen loves magic.

Because magic is the technique that humans use to create miracles.

This is also why he loves games.

Compared to the harsh reality, the game world is pure and just like a miracle.

And Rozen is not diligent at all.

Everyone at Chaldea is right.

Basically, Rozen is a very lazy person.

Even if it's just a walk, he doesn't want to do it and just prefers to stay in his room and play games.

In other words, Rozen is lazy to go outside.

But Rozen is different when it comes to one thing - facing "miracles."

So, Rozen has always devoted all his efforts to magic and games.

Because those are hard-earned miracles.

"So, you genuinely cherish your life, which you think was saved by miracles, and you diligently practice magic. You even make efforts to compensate for your physical weakness by studying various subjects and self-learning through the internet when your magical power is depleted." Romani exposed everything about Rozen.

This is the truth.

Physically, Rozen is deficient and lazy.

However, when it comes to magic, Rozen is undoubtedly superior to others his age, and he studies various subjects to maximize his power.

As evidence, Rozen can swiftly plan various tactics during simulated battles.

By the way, Rozen is proficient in eight languages. If we are talking about academic achievement, he would have easily obtained a doctorate.

"Because you cherish miracles so much, you feel disgusted by magicians who sacrifice everything for the sake of their research, right?" Romani said as he patted Rozen's shoulder, who remained silent.

"I won't ask you to change this opinion, and I even believe you are right."

"But, the director is not that kind of person, and Chaldea is no longer the cruel facility you imagine it to be."

"At least, here in Chaldea, I hope you can lay down your guard."

"That's all I wanted to say."

After saying that, Romani smiled at Rozen and quietly left the room.

Leaving Rozen sitting on the bed, silent.