Chapter 609 What You Did Was Absolutely Right

• "Wilhelm also told me it was fine. He said all I had to do was follow the instructions of the security minister. He promised to personally come and pick me up once everything was over. At that time, I was not as mature or decisive as I am now. I obeyed their orders and... I locked the main door from the outside. Shortly after locking the door, I heard frantic pounding from inside. They wanted to escape. They wanted to survive. When Yosef couldn't reach me by phone, he sent me a message asking if I was outside and warning me that the lab was about to explode. He urged me to run, to get as far away as possible. And then, the lab exploded. The explosion was deafening. It took some time before my ears could pick up any sounds again. Then, Wilhelm came to pick me up. The security minister also arrived with a team, and they managed to locate the bodies of everyone. When we entered, we were a group of twelve. But in an instant, it turned into eleven corpses and me, the only survivor. Since then, I often hear the sound of people pounding on the door because I was the one who locked that door years ago. They wouldn't have died if I hadn't locked that door back then. I often ask myself which is more important—the value of scientific research or human lives? Was what I did all those years ago really the right thing? Wilhelm advised me not to overthink, saying that I was merely carrying out a task. Sometimes, I would use this excuse to numb myself. So, later on, I almost stopped thinking about it, but I would still feel guilty whenever it crossed my mind. I feel like I've let Yosef down, but many others as well. Wilhelm says I did nothing wrong, but does that really absolve me?"
• Upon hearing Winnie's words, Xavier swiftly pulled her into his arms. Holding her tightly, he reassured her, "Yes, what you did was absolutely right. Such a heavy burden should not have been placed on your shoulders. It only happened because you were thrust into this situation. You didn't have a choice. Besides, what's done is done. We should focus on moving forward, rather than dwelling on the past. If I were in your position back then and received the same order, I would have made the same choice as you did. Just like the Alpha elements, the research results were incredibly important, but they have been taken away by Harold and the others. No one knows what they will do with these Alpha elements. A slight mishap could cause catastrophic harm to those around them, or even to all of humanity. So, if there are things that can't be controlled, they must be destroyed, or the consequences could be unimaginable. I also believe that the decision made by the Ministry of Security of Yartran at the time must have been forward-looking and correct. You were simply the executor, so there's no need for you to blame yourself anymore."
• "Yes, Winnie. What's done is done. It wasn't solely your decision, so let's not bring it up again. Besides, your eyesight has returned, so we can go home now. Let's leave this place, stay away from Yuvan, and stop dwelling on the past," Josiah added.