And naturally, the conditions required for the ritual varied in difficulty.
"Player?" Eden expressed a hint of confusion; she didn't understand why Ahtal would have the ability of a "player," as any born ability was related to one's inner desires, and Ahtal and the concept of a player… seemed hardly connected.
Regarding this, Ahtal began to blather.
"Do you like playing games?"
"..."
Eden fell into contemplation.
Xi Mu didn't seem to expect an answer from Eden and explained by himself, "Playing games is a joyful activity; everyone can find pleasure in it."
He leaned against the tree trunk.
"If life were likened to a game, then I could fully enjoy the fun of the game."
Eden shook her head, "Life is not a game."
"But it could be, right?" Xi Mu smiled, "Only, compared to games, the real world has too many rules, and the standards for everyone's victory vary."
He met Eden's gaze.
