Oh Viktor can understand that, vulnerability is a dangerous game as far as he's concerned. He sits quietly as he listens, a small and thoughtful frown as the details unwind.

"So this is the second time you have been brought to a new world?" Wow. Frankly he never considered there are other worlds like this, where people could be snatched up and moved around. Interesting, apparently more than a few people had plans with Shen Yuan's soul. He does not envy him that.

"Yes, I see what you are saying," Viktor answers after it's all out, sitting back as he considers it. Does he believe the story? He may as well, the Trench had a way of unleashing the truth eventually if he was lying and trying to cover himself. Even if Shen Yuan did such a thing of his own volition Viktor would not want to see him tortured for it, because he did not believe that the answer and, more rationally, it would merely contribute to blood pollution and likely make a beast out of Shen Yuan.

So, moving forward with believing him, Viktor decides. He places a hand to his chin as he considers it and ultimately says, "In truth I do not. I do not believe senseless violence is the answer, and here it would only cause corruption and pollution. An endless cycle of revenge is trouble, plainly.

"But I believe you did not. So, I suppose the matter becomes how to deal with him should he find his way here, or if he is here."