"I don't think you get it," she sighed. "There isn't a 'happily ever after' waiting for me, Romeo. Even when I finish this assignment, I'm a Seed. I'm never going to be done with SOLOMON, even if I'm not working for them. Honestly, would you be able to deal with them looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life?"

"Besides, my mission could take years, depending how deeply Zaizen's buried the secrets of the Orbo, and even if I manage to get the information," and yes, she was going to emphasize the 'if', "what if I don't want to stop Hunting?"

It was a job that needed doing, and it wasn't like Yurika could think of anything else she was qualified for.