Ah, Roka's asked him similar before, albeit in very different circumstances. Don't you have any pride? And the simple fact is... he doesn't. Why should he? He's exceptional, sure, but that's just an objective truth. The thought of attaching any sort of sentimentality to that just isn't something he can relate to. After all, it's just as his future self said. That power isn't something he has for his own sake.

His future self.... He can see why Popp admires him so much, at least. Proud isn't the right word for it, but he's glad to see it.

"You know, I did see your master! When the intellect devourer died, I got one of your memories from it, too! I think I understand him a lot better now that I've seen him for myself."