178: Past, present and future

"What about you then? Weren't you given nothing, either? Weren't you included in them as well until things went south?" Raphael asked, remembering what Azekiel had told them about him before. 

Azekiel hadn't received a system initially either. He only received a system after his consciousness traveled back in time following his death. So wasn't he the same as these people in that regard? What was different about the two situations?

"Not quite the same thing. Even when I didn't have a system, I took a step to improve my life, even if it was risky. I raised my hand when there was an opportunity to become a Porter for a King, even though it was risky. I didn't have a system, nor did I have much strength, but I still went up instead of staying here."