With a bitter expression, he continues.
“As I thought. I didn’t fully trust my previous comrades. If only this sword came out earlier, then perhaps they wouldn’t have died.” (Ren)
“That’s one possibility. But that doesn’t make it useless now.” (Naofumi)
“…As expected of Naofumi. That’s why, like this, I want to discuss any new things we may have discovered.” (Ren)
“I see. I understand where you’re coming from.” (Naofumi)