K asked, "So, what do you think about war, A?"A replied, "Wars happen because some people attack other countries to seize their resources, land, and control. It's also a display of power. But in the end, countless people lose their homes and dreams. The damage is done on both sides."K nodded in agreement.K then asked, "So, what do you think? How can we stop war?"A answered, "War will stop if one country creates a weapon so powerful that nobody can counter it. Then that country can scare everyone else into submission, and there would be no more war."K burst into laughter.A asked angrily, "Why are you laughing like that? I didn't tell a joke!"K replied, still chuckling, "Oh, I don't even remember the last time I laughed like this. Do you really think that's how wars stop?"A said with clear anger in his voice, "Then how do they end?"K's expression turned serious. "Wars never end. Not even if all countries become one single nation. Not when all humans are gone. Not even when all evil is dead. War is eternal. Now listen carefully, A."K leaned forward with a grave expression. "There is no true peace in this world. People who say war and peace are two sides of the same coin are lying. Deep down, they know peace is not possible because war is always present. Those who claim they fight wars for peace know it's impossible. War is a fundamental part of this world. It may slow down or decrease in frequency, but it will never truly end. It simply takes different forms—conflicts, rebellions, and more.Do you know how people used this in the past? When a kingdom was on the edge of collapse, the king would declare war on other kingdoms just to remain in power. He didn't care how many innocents lost their lives. That one move secured his throne. This same trick still works in the modern era, only now it's amplified by using people's hate to hide the rulers' own crimes. People choose war over peace. How foolish they are."K paused and looked at A, who appeared lost and confused."You look a little confused, A," K said. "And that's understandable. This isn't even half the truth. Do you want me to continue?"A nodded in agreement."Well, as expected," K said with a slight smile. "How about I tell you this: this world is full of monsters. They hide behind masks of innocence, pretending they can barely walk. Everyone has this side—you, me, and everyone else. It's not that everyone is evil, but even the kindest heart can become the most evil if given the chance. You cannot ignore it. There are countless examples, A.This world has more layers than it appears. Each layer reveals a different level of reality. The more layers you peel back, the more painful, darker, and brutal it becomes. And if you choose to stay till the end… I will tell you everything."A looked at him intently.
-END OF CHAPTER 2-