"Don't bother asking any questions. This is merely a recording."
Just like that, I managed to recompose myself. For a moment, I almost thought I was directly talking to my past self, but it didn't seem to be the case.
"Since you managed to see this recording, it must mean you've gotten your hands on the Astral Mirror. That's good."
He appeared pleased by the development.
...Or at least, it looked like it. Although it was my face, I couldn't read my own expression at all.
Was I really like this in the past?
"A lot of things may not make sense right now, but they'll do eventually. Just know one thing..."
The visage in the mirror paused and stared right at me.
"...We're not the good guys. I seek no virtue. I only seek power. I am filled with sins, but my conscience is clear. We're... I am... simply doing what I am meant to do. Whether we're good or bad, that's irrelevant."
What is this even supposed to mean?