Event Story – Escape The Prison, ch.19

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Gray: Haah~~~...

Victor: Were you nervous?

Gray: Ah... Yes... It's always like this when I talk to Asch...
It would be the same with anyone, actually...

Victor: Come to think of it, I'm sure he came for a report, but is that solved already?

Gray: Ah... Now that you mention it, you're right...

Victor: I suppose he will be back if he forgot about it.
... If not, perhaps he had a change of heart.

Gray: ...?

Victor: What about you, Gray?

Gray: Eh......

Victor: Whether you accidentally entered the inner world or not, I wonder if you had the opportunity to talk to Jet?
Do you think you will be able to solve not being able to control him without any problems?

Gray: Ah... Well, actually... I missed my chance to tell him that...

Victor: Oh my, is that so?
So I just ended up causing big troubles this time, huh?

Gray: !! There's no way...!

Victor: ...?

Gray: Uhmm... I was very happy... you gave me some advice and suggestions, Victor-san...
Besides, I couldn't meet my original goal, but... I did gain something else...
I realized... trying to control Jet in the first place might be wrong...

Victor: Which means?

Gray: ......

Asch: 「Who the hell declared he was going to risk his life to do it? We're all good at showing off, but when exactly are you going to risk your life?
You're always hung up on how you can't do it... You think clinging to the Old man and Victor will solve anything?
Nothing will happen with such a tepid attitude, no matter how much time passes... Try acting as if your life depends on it!」

Gray: ... Until I really get stronger, I think there will come a time I will have to get Jet's help .
However...  I feel like it'll be pointless if I assume I can depend on it since I have his power.

Victor: Hmm... From my point of view, your alter Jet is also part of you.
Like abilities and weapons, I recognize it as a benefit given by your "substance", but does that mean you do not think so, Gray?

Gray: A while ago I was also thinking that way... However...
I think ... Jet is a personality that as a "hero" I shouldn't have...

Victor: ... A personality you shouldn't have?

Gray: Jet is... a personality born from feelings I've always had in my heart...
Those feelings... are exactly the opposite of what a "hero" should have...
By no means I am denying Jet...
However, I feel like I shouldn't ask him for help thoughtlessly... I have to prevail over him one day, that's what I believe right now...

Victor: Hoh, I see...

Gray: Even if I give up controlling him, as in b- borrowing his power... I still have to be able to control him so that he doesn't take over...
Or turn on Asch again... If he comes out at an important time it'll be bad...



Victor: Would controling him in that sense not be enough?

Gray: Eh......

Victor: You may not find the exact same case, but there are many people suffering from symptoms similar to yours.
In extreme cases, it happens that the original personality is able take over the new personality...
However, while Jet has a rough and fiendish personality, I feel he respects you, Gray.
Have you not thought about the reason why he appears right when Asch is around, or how often he fights over and protects you?

Gray: Protects... me...?

Victor: Yes, from my perspective, Jet is quite supportive of youー

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