Chapter 56

Park's expression softened. "Tesla, I'm not defending their actions. I despise what the Designer has done, and I've asked myself a thousand times, 'Why me?'"

He paused, searching for the right words. "But I also believe that clinging to hatred won't bring me the answers I seek. It will only perpetuate the cycle of pain and suffering. We have to find a way to move forward and bring about change, not just for ourselves, but for all those who have suffered."

I looked into his eyes, seeing a mix of pain, determination, and resilience. It was a perspective I hadn't fully considered before. While anger and hatred consumed me, there was a part of me that longed for something more.

Park gently wiped the tears from my cheeks. "Together. We support each other, seek the truth, and find a way to stop the injustices. We may not be able to undo the past, but we can work toward a better future, where no one else has to suffer like we did."