In a thousand years," Alessandro said, "this incident will be remembered. By then, of course, we will have become angels, devils, or a dragon that breathes fire...but we have given this rock a story that will be passed on.""What good is that?""It isn't to our advantage, if that's what you mean. However, it's pleasurable to cast a line into the future, no matter how tenuously. You never know, the line may be unbroken all the way to the last judgment.
In a conversation about the significance of their actions, Alessandro reflects on the enduring nature of stories, suggesting that they leave a legacy that will be remembered for centuries. He acknowledges that the passage of time will transform them into something mythical, yet the narratives they create serve a vital purpose, imbuing their experiences with meaning that transcends their immediate reality.
While another character questions the utility of such stories, Alessandro...
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