"Why?" Sparkle asked.0

"Because humans are too weak," Anna answered. "Do you really think they'll mobilize their dwindling navy forces just to rescue Charles? All that talk about heroism is mere lip service.0

"People will only band together when they are pressured by an imminent apocalypse, forcing them to unite for a single cause.0

"Once that intense pressure weighing on them is gone, they will start plotting for themselves to reap the most benefits. Didn't you see how those explorers nearly started another war over the unattended islands?0

"If they can show their true colors over such little bit of personal gain, do you expect them to unite to save Charles? Dream on. Relying on others is a fool's errand; it's better to rely on yourself, my dear daughter."0

The memory of their battle with the triakis octahedron surfaced in Sparkle's mind, causing her...0