[Yuan makes a sincere effort not to flinch. It's mostly successful; but he's out of the habit of dealing with many people who believe the Goddess is a real thing and not a construct.]

An exceptionally poor one, given that Martel herself was a half-elf.

[His voice is only a little lower than usual.]

Make no mistake; she wouldn't have wanted anyone to die for her.

[Both the Sages focus narrowly on him, though ultimately for different reasons; and it's Sheena, in the end, who says something.]

You're talking about her like you know her.

[Yuan says nothing, only turns his head to Kratos. Raine sighs softly.]

Why don't you tell us about the leader of Cruxis?