"I don't need 'at all costs,' because the cost I pay, those who journey with me, are part of my 'dreams.'"
"I got it wrong, I misunderstood my dream. What I previously called 'sacrifice' wasn't sacrificing what should have been sacrificed. Although I did find the answer, the path taken...was a longer 'crystal.'"
"Indeed, sacrifice is a shortcut." Saying so, Ian laughed. It was his first smile since arriving in this Spirit World, as bright as the stars: "If there is to be sacrifice, it should be me who is sacrificed."
"It should be me, the 'Pioneer.'"
[So, this time, you are willing to 'sacrifice yourself']
The voice seemed to be questioning, yet also seemed to be stating: [You've made such a significant change. You previously had made up your mind.]
"Yes. I want to sacrifice myself. No, perhaps, this doesn't count as sacrifice."
