Fundamental Flaws

No one uttered a single word.

We all fell into a heavy silence as my question hovered in the air, waiting for any form of response.

And then…

"We… do not know."

… I got my answer.

"W-what?" My face morphed into surprise as I looked at Aquarius.

She was without a true face, just a humanoid form of water, ever-flowing and fluid. She had no expression to offer me, so I was stuck with her stoic demeanour as she uttered the very last words I wanted to hear at that moment.

"What do you mean… you don't know?"

"We simply do not understand why we are unable to eliminate him. There are many restrictions on us, and that certainly causes some issues in stopping his deeds, but it is still very difficult to intervene completely."

I didn't understand.

No, perhaps I just couldn't let myself understand.