There were countless things he wanted to say to her.
But in the face of her crying and trembling, he couldn't utter a single word.
No matter the reasons or excuses, the fact that he had done something he shouldn't have to her would not change. Driven into a corner by the cruel circumstances, he hadn't properly looked after the people around him, nor had he paid attention to Minerva's situation, to truly understand her. Just this alone was an unforgivable mistake, not to mention the subsequent acts of violence.
This was a crime, no matter the defense, that fact would not change.
Honestly, rather than trying to explain himself, Roland would rather hear Minerva's accusations; at least that would ease his conscience to some extent.
Perhaps by coincidence or some predestined fate, while there were still three girls in the room, Roland had actually awakened already.
