—About time you called.

Kim Hannah grumbled about why he took so long to contact her but didn’t say anything about his participation in the war.

"Well, this is surprising. I thought you’d try to stop me from going.”

—I can if you want. Why? You want me to?”

"Nope."

Kim Hannah grinned and rested her chin on her hands.

—That’s why I didn't say anything. And this war… putting aside the chances of survival, it’s better to just participate. Not to mention the non-participants, those that ignore the draft call will most likely not have a good ending. When the war is over, that is.

Suddenly, several scenes flashed in Seol Jihu’s mind.

The people that nervously glanced around before disappearing into the temple.

The people that obeyed the draft call, but had unwilling expressions.

'The current Paradise…'

What was it like now?

The final battle that he saw at the end of his dream… Remembering that the vast majority of the Earthlings did not participate in the war and had escaped to Earth; Seol Jihu wondered what the current Earthlings thought about Paradise.

And upon asking Kim Hannah.

—You can split Earthlings into two categories in the face of this war.

She then warned that it was only her personal opinion before continuing to explain.

—Remember what I said during the White Rose incident? Depending on the situation, motives—”

“Change accordingly?”

—Right. For instance, when you were Level 1, the reason the Parasites attacked was to take over Arden Valley, wasn’t it?”

"Yeah."

—But the situation is...