[ A partial sacrifice... Maruki has to wonder how trustworthy that is. Just as there's no telling what they'll get when they make their wishes, there's truly no telling what will be taken from them, whether that comes from willingly giving up or by force.

He pinches the bridge of his nose beneath his glasses, kneads fingers into his closed eyes. ]

I have no intention of stopping you if that's what you think is best for you. Not for everyone else, but for you.