As Ronin trots his way back to Satan, flashbacks of his life as a father started clouding his mind. Words appeared like "You could've done better", and "You are a failure". The more the thoughts clouded his mind, the less stable his mind became. He could've done better, been a better father figure to his daughter. But he took all that away for power and his own selfish desires.

He stumbles to the ground and screams, regretting everything he's done. Even through every bad thing he did, there were a certain few who actually wanted him to succeed. He pushed everyone who wanted to help him strive to keep the Anomaly stable, but now he stands with no one. He is nothing but a selfish burden to those around him. As he continues to trot his way back to the Tenshi Palace, a spirit appears in front of him.

Spirit: "Regret fills your mind, doesn't it, mortal?"

This spirit's sudden appearance shocked Ronin. What does this spirit see in this rodent in the world of paradise? Is it a path? A sign? Or a slave begging for the mercy of their master to spare someone's life in return for them? These questions cloud Ronin's puzzled expression.

Spirit: "You must ask who I am. I'm Netami, the Sin of Envy. It's a pleasure to meet such an envious rodent like you, Ronin."

Ronin: "How do you know me?"

Netami: "You think the Seven Deadly Sins don't watch in the shadows? You must be gravely mistaken. You are as clueless as the Tenshi says you are."

Ronin: "What do you desire from the likes of me?"

Netami: "It seems like you need my help. Without it, you'd die before you even reach Satan. It'd be a shame to die mid-way through the task The Most High gave you, right?"

Ronin: "That's true. Are you with Satan? Or are you with Mammon?"

Netami: "No one is on my side, Ronin. We are one of the same, regretful, shamed, and tossed away like trash. Why don't we get some vengeance on the one that wronged both of us? What do you think?"

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Ronin: "Betray Satan?"

Netami: "Of course, then take back the kingdom for ourselves. Satan is way too prideful for his good anyway."

Ronin: "But you envy his power don't you?"

Netami: "Yes, yes I do. Not just his power either, his influence I envy as well."

Ronin: "Isn't his influence second to The Most High?"

Netami: "Yes it is. But that's enough conversation for now, let's go back to Satan."

Ronin: "Yeah we should."

As Ronin and Netami walk the treacherous path towards the Tenshi Palace, Ronin has gained a new hope. His redemption for everything he's done is coming soon, he feels it. But there are a lot of blocks on the road. With a new spark of determination in his heart, his magical instability finally settles itself. Ronin has finally embraced that in order to have a stable magical essence you must either have a sane mind or you have to accept yourself at your worst state.

Ronin finally understands that he is nothing but a nuisance. He fully understands that he is nothing but a madman trying to live. Ronin starts to laugh maniacally as he realizes what his father meant by these words.

Chikara(In Ronin's head): "You always try to prove that you are normal, that's why your magic hasn't settled for this long".

Ronin(to himself): "I finally understand what you mean Father. I hope you are living it up there in Heaven. I have done so many bad things to all of you, now it's about time I redeem myself!"

Netami(in her head): "He is so naive, he is an important piece to my plan. Are mortals really that dumb to the art of manipulation? It seems like it's true. Desperation does make the best pawns."