"Bet you sacrifice yourself for whom."

Bruce held on to the armrests of the chair. The feeling of weakness was still fresh in his memory. He put one hand on the chair, lowered his head, and said slowly:

"I am a human being, not a monster without consciousness or emotion. I know who paid for me and how it changed me."

"In my life, there have been too many dilemmas. No matter what I choose, someone will always have to sacrifice."

"And the scene I dreamed of but couldn't get is just like today. I am on one side of the scale. The only thing I have is the power to choose to sacrifice myself without having to bear guilt."

"But if he lets me choose who will be lifted up due to my fall..."

Bruce drew a long note, which made his ending sound like a sigh.

He looked at Schiller who was standing in front of the window. He was still peaceful and calm, as if he was incompatible with anything in this world. Bruce continued:

"Of course, it will be this professor who has never given up on saving me at any time and made me feel that I can rely on..."

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