Freyja changed him; their brief cohabitation allowed Ash to see how an ordinary person survived in the cruel society of Blood Moon, and the most important point was—when you're sick, you need treatment.
Seeking a psychologist wasn't shameful; perhaps this was the greatest contribution the Kingdom of Blood Moon made to civilization.
Though there weren't any psychologists around, finding a Swindler was just about the same, after all, there's no fundamental difference between comfort and deceit.
"Don't be afraid, they entrust their lives to you because they believe in your judgment, even if you err, they won't have complaints, because you've done your best, the world doesn't reproach someone who has given their all, the injustice of Fate shouldn't become your burden... Is this what you want me to say?"
Ash lifted his head, then his collar was suddenly seized by a drenched hand, and he was pulled face to face with the Swindler.
