Roman's confusion deepened. "How can you set yourself free?" he asked, trying to understand. "You're the core of the planet. Wouldn't leaving ruin everything?"
Earth nodded, acknowledging his concern. "Yes, it would have been catastrophic if I had tried to leave before. But the seed's purpose is to grow into a new core, one that is even more pure and refined. This would allow me to transition out of this form."
Roman's eyes narrowed, still unsure. "But what about your sentience? You're the essence of Earth, its consciousness. Can you just transfer that to a new core?"
Earth's expression turned thoughtful. "Sentience is a rare and precious thing. It develops over eons as a realm or planet grows and evolves. I've been fortunate to have developed this level of awareness, but it's not something that can be taken lightly."
