Yes, that means no one — non-Bearers, Bearers, or gods — is safe.
[ They could probably argue this as long as either of them is willing to fight back, but Ryouma knows that's not very productive, and worse, it only breeds resentment. ]
What have you been fighting for all this time, Hayame? Is it for the satisfaction of crushing the Zenites, or is it to restore your world and go home?
Zenith didn't take your world; Oblivion did. We don't know what it is, but we know something out there is coming. You've felt it, too, haven't you? Didn't your Shard jump out of your body like everyone else's?
Zenith is an obstacle; it's not the real enemy.
[ He knows there is a good chance he will never change her mind, but at least he'll have tried. If he could look her in the eye right now to impress upon her how serious he's taking this, he would. Communion is good for that, at least when he's willing to be open. ]
What I'm trying to tell you is that you may accomplish one and lose the other forever. I acknowledge that I could be wrong. Maybe you're right, and shattering Shards is perfectly harmless in the great scheme of things and an easy win for us.
I, personally, would prefer to err on the side of caution when the stakes are this high.
I suppose it comes down to whether or not it's a gamble you're willing to take and if your victory is worth what you — and everyone — stand to lose if you're wrong.
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[ They could probably argue this as long as either of them is willing to fight back, but Ryouma knows that's not very productive, and worse, it only breeds resentment. ]
What have you been fighting for all this time, Hayame? Is it for the satisfaction of crushing the Zenites, or is it to restore your world and go home?
Zenith didn't take your world; Oblivion did. We don't know what it is, but we know something out there is coming. You've felt it, too, haven't you? Didn't your Shard jump out of your body like everyone else's?
Zenith is an obstacle; it's not the real enemy.
[ He knows there is a good chance he will never change her mind, but at least he'll have tried. If he could look her in the eye right now to impress upon her how serious he's taking this, he would. Communion is good for that, at least when he's willing to be open. ]
What I'm trying to tell you is that you may accomplish one and lose the other forever. I acknowledge that I could be wrong. Maybe you're right, and shattering Shards is perfectly harmless in the great scheme of things and an easy win for us.
I, personally, would prefer to err on the side of caution when the stakes are this high.
I suppose it comes down to whether or not it's a gamble you're willing to take and if your victory is worth what you — and everyone — stand to lose if you're wrong.