A small huff of humorless amusement escaped. "The Arcana didn't even understand that much. Then again, I'm not even sure they understood how their own game worked, only the end result."

Tachibana's own history had seen him used time and time again by those he trusted... and even some he didn't. In the end, he had managed to turn the tables on those who were using him, ending their ambitions, even if at great cost. It was likely the only reason why his faith in others hadn't been eroded, despite everything he had survived.