You are more precious to me

[You seem more determined than before, host. Before, you tried to become stronger for nothing, you just wanted to gain strength, but now... it really feels like you want to gain strength not just to become stronger but to protect your close ones.]

Evan smiled a little and leaned back. A rock by itself appeared behind him, giving him support. After getting comfortable, Evan spoke again,

'Don't forget that you are dear to me as well. I want to get stronger for you too.'

[I can protect myself, host. I don't need to rely on anyone for my safety, there is hardly anyone who can harm me.]

'Hmm, so you do accept you are a living being and not just an artificial intelligence.'

Both of them went quiet then; the system's silence was enough for Evan to know the correct answer.

He then brought up a topic that has been bugging him since his battle with Sylvanus.