"It's possible, but most likely wouldn't get that far. I could release them to save myself." As horrible as that might sound. "But they won't be saved and I'll likely have to end their existence."

Which was why it was important to protect his shinki, because he didn't want to destroy them. Who would?

"I guess you wouldn't, from what I know." He wasn't that up on technology, truth be told. "Does it bother you to remember?"