"Not believe," Valdris corrected gently. "Know. We have witnessed it countless times. Those who successfully navigate the zones emerge not as lesser beings driven by raw desire, but as complete beings who understand all aspects of their nature."
Annie shook her head vigorously. "But without moral boundaries, what prevents chaos? What stops people from harming others simply because they desire to?"
"An excellent question," Valdris acknowledged. "And one that reveals the fundamental misunderstanding mortals have about the nature of transcendence."
He paused, then raised his hand to point toward the infinite void above, where the countless floating islands stretched into unfathomable distances.
"Authority," Valdris said simply. "Absolute authority."
