Do you truly believe I was better before than I am now? Simply because I believed in humanity's potential, even when time and time again, they have proven to be undeserving of such grace? When I worked tirelessly to better humanity, yet at every turn, they spurned my assistance, choosing to remain foolish and stupid?

[ He laughs, harsh and discordant. ]

If humanity is to survive, then they must prove themselves intelligent enough to overcome this trial. As for Yuji... he sealed his fate when he jumped into the Rift. At least this way, he will be spared from Lady Ereshkigal's wrath. That is my mercy for my diligent, yet dim-witted student.