The worst thing is suffering a loss and not even realizing it, continuing to act the same way as before. That's when someone is truly beyond saving.
So, Stella Sterling said, "I've already heard about what happened. I know everything. I don't blame you for not being strong enough. Do you know what your only mistake was? You were overconfident. You didn't know when to avoid a direct confrontation!"
"You've all learned your lesson this time. I trust that from now on, you'll know what to do better than anyone. So, I won't lecture you further. However, if something like this happens again, I'm sure I won't need to be the one to teach you a lesson—you'll pay for it with your own lives. So, it's time to grow up, everyone!"
Hearing Stella Sterling's words, the members of Caeluna Base nodded.
They were both touched and ashamed. Sterling hadn't punished them for their failure.
But they couldn't get over the guilt they felt.
