...And yet, the alleged goal of this cult isn't an early extinction.
Yes, they intend for all lives lost by the end, but they need some amount -- to take the bare minimum, let's say just one -- alive at the actual moment of the summon.
...Yes. It doesn't make sense. I suppose they could stop summoning monsters if our numbers get down to too few, but you would think sacrificing more of us would be ideal.
[so why.]
It makes you wonder what the Overseers are actually trying to accomplish.
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I'm not trying to burden you or trying to garner sympathy with a bunch of nihilistic talk. I'm just a bit worried, is all.
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[ Silent for a moment, absently rubbing his upper arm. ]
Another week gone. Another six people also gone.
What do you think of our chances?
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[bluntly.]
If we lose this many every week...
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Yes, they intend for all lives lost by the end, but they need some amount -- to take the bare minimum, let's say just one -- alive at the actual moment of the summon.
Leaves you wondering a bit.
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[so why.]
It makes you wonder what the Overseers are actually trying to accomplish.
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You don't trust them still?
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[does not elaborate.]
But I don't think they have told us everything about what they're attempting. I think they would admit as much.
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...
I'm sure they haven't shown all their cards. That comes with all sorts of risks of their own.
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[at least she thinks so.]
Yes, precisely. So we may be missing some of the pieces.