A long time ago, he had brought hope to many--and the Desians and Cruxis still held onto that hope, even if many were slipping. Mithos had stopped caring, though, since with Martel's revival imminent, they wouldn't matter anymore anyway.

Even Raine's revival wouldn't require as dedicated a system; there was no need for Chosens or religions or anything like that.

While whether or not the Desians still held out hope didn't matter to him, he was pleased to see Genis' spirits lift a little.

"It's all for our sisters. Never forget that, all right?"

Was is friendly advice? A warning? Perhaps a bit of both.