In an environment of extreme despair and oppression, this ancient civilization managed to maintain its conscience and Order without collapsing solely through the power of fanatical faith.
Even if this faith... was one everyone knew to be false, it didn't matter. Deceiving oneself is an exceptionally simple thing to do.
Westheid couldn't help but remark,
"So that's why you're the only one left in the Monastery."
'Not only did you have to lead the charge and break enemy lines, but you also had to brutally kill your own compatriots. The mental pressure was overwhelming.'
'This is no job for a human being.'
"No one wants to be the executioner who knows their actions are wrong, but someone has to do it. The people need spiritual comfort."
Wan Qi turned slightly to the side, her eyes downcast as she spoke:
"A false faith only brings a false sense of peace and comfort, numbing one's reason and spirit... But if not for this, everyone... would be crushed by fear and despair."
