Chapter 125 - Evolvement

That's right, even if humanity didn't come up with the decision for change. The world itself will naturally evolve.

After the aquarium, Akito thought they would return to the others. But instead, she dragged him towards the boat. She probably hasn't finished what she wants to say yet. Then again, he too hasn't said everything he wants to. Whenever they meet, he can never seem to get the words out. Whenever they are together, he gets this pained feeling in his chest. To think a haunted village like this would have a water bus.

"When I was younger, I rode buses like this all the time. I loved the view from up here. One can see a different perspective of the town. From here, we can see things that we often overlook," she trailed off and clenched her fists.

"I think it's the same thing with solving cases, solving crimes. We only see what's on the surface or what's right in front of us; we don't bother looking at things from a different perspective. We only focus on what we see. While cases are solved successfully that way, some backfire. Mistaken arrests, innocent victims being killed. Such situations end up with public distrust, riots. Need I say more?" Setsura looked down at the town below, "Even in a place like this. We can see it's the result of such cases because we don't bother looking at things differently. We only stick to the universal opinion."

"Hah," Akito mumbled. "You got me there; you're right about the police Setsura. About this era. People here talk about grandiose things like change. But, the reality is they don't want to change. If you make a suggestion at a meeting, all the older folks and those with power try to suppress your idea. Your voice isn't heard."

"Is that what happened to you?"

Akito smiled bitterly and nodded. "Yeah, the higher-ups and I fought so many times. But in the end, they let me off because I had a good background. They also listened to my suggestions, but only because of my social status. It felt mortifying. I achieved something? No, I didn't. My status achieved it. However, as long as they implanted my policies. I held back those bitter thoughts and feelings."

Setsura placed her hand on top of his and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Understanding another person, and having them understand you is a miracle."

Akito nodded, "That's true. Having mutual understanding is essential for negotiation; otherwise, there will be sparks of conflict. It's essential for the police force."

"Just now in the aquarium, I spoke to you about the evolution of life so you could understand my way of thinking. Akito, you and Sir Long seem to think I'd be helpful for cases correct?"

"Yeah."

"But, the reality is I have no special skill in that field. I simply have a better way of thinking than most since I look at things from a different perspective. Although you've always had a basic understanding of my thoughts, there are still many things you don't know about me, things you can learn."

"Is this about you wanting to send those people back to where they belong?" Akito questioned.

"It's not that I dislike them. In fact, the information they've been providing and the cooperation they have shown is welcome. Everything they've shown us is helping humanity, I understand that well."

Akito looked very puzzled at her words.

"Because there are some things that are more important." Setsura turned to face him, "Such as the world."

"The world?"

"Yes, the world. I don't know how things are regarding the study of the world in this era. But this place is still earth, earth where so many lives were born. So many things were created and destroyed. So many lives ended, but so many are born. It's a constant cycle. Eventually, humans are born. Humans create civilization and develop culture. Unlike the previous life forms that came before us, even now, we are alive. However, just because we survived this long doesn't make us any better. Over time society has changed so much because humans keep making mistakes. It's a process of evolution but also retribution."

Akito didn't say a word and continued to listen.

"Everything that happens in this universe happens for a reason. Even this cycle of misfortune," Setsura closed her eyes. "Humans have the right to defend themselves against the demons trying to take over the world. But at the same time, they cannot use this to wipe out an existence."

"Setsura."

Setsura removed her hands from his and stood directly in front of him. She placed her fingers against his lips and traced it. It's only because she has Akito now. If she didn't have Akito, then she wouldn't have come to this conclusion. This oblivious guy does not understand what type of effect he has on her, does he?

"I fell in love with this world. Fell in love with humanity. It's not because I saw the beauty of the world, but because I saw the ugly side to it too. I can say these words because I saw both sides."

"Telling me something this important, is it really okay?" Akito's tone was filled with hesitation.

Setsura laughs softly, "It's because it's you, that I'm able to say this with ease."

"That sounds like a confession lady, better think about your wording."

"Oh my, it would be bad to be misunderstood."

Akito reached over, and she felt his lips at the end strand of her hair, "Truly, you've always amazed me. ."

'The real amazing one is you,' Setsura thought. But she kept these words to herself. Tonight, she said so much to Akito. It's most likely far too overwhelming for him.

"I think kissing on a boat is also romantic."

Akito's arms dr.a.p.ed around her, "Today, you're more mesmerizing than ever."

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Natasha's gaze fell on the two in front of her. After Akito left, Victor stopped scaring Chauncey, and they continued the investigation. However, that didn't stop Chauncey from jumping around whenever he heard anything. To think her fiance is scared of ghosts. If her father knew this, she could imagine his reaction. 'Immediate disolvement of the engagement.' Even with fathers' current values, he's always wanted her to marry a strong man who would protect her.

"Calm down. It's just a rat," Victor said.

No, she's pretty sure it's the birds from earlier that's scaring him.

"I didn't pin him as a scaredy-cat, he wasn't like this before," Victor commented as Chauncey cautiously walked a few steps ahead.

Natasha nodded, "Yeah, she trails off, "Is your arm really alright now?"

The two of them had a certain degree of friendship due to his relationship with the two. Natasha had to admit that his company was one she quite liked, perhaps it's because the two of them were sort of similar.

Victor nodded, "Those two really do wonders. Though I'm guessing what they did was illegal so I'm not going to breathe a word on how it was done or who did it."

Mmm, that's true.

As she watched the bats be released, Chauncey began to freak out even more and placed his hand on his head. Causing Victor to shame his head, "Hey, aren't you going to scare him?"

"I don't think his heart can take it."