Chapter 479 Nymphaea

• “Death comes as easily as extinguishing a candle flame or breaking a wax seal,” Jonathan proclaimed. “In the grand scale of the universe, Earth is merely a minuscule speck of dust, and humans are nothing more than tiny particles upon it. Considering the vastness of the cosmos, who would concern themselves with the life and death of such inconsequential beings? Allow me to pose this question: does a tiny ant experience the cycle of life and death? Are humans any more significant in the universe than ants?”
• Fekro was pale as he squeezed out, “Does the Heavenly World really not exist?”
• “What is the purpose for the Heavenly World to exist? Where does it exist? And if it does exist, why is there no trace of its presence?” Jonathan's voice turned stern as he pressed on, “It is merely a manipulative tool used by rulers to control their subjects. Fekro, from your standpoint, don't you find the entire spectacle of Paradiso's king ruling over his subjects utterly absurd?”