Yes, the Fruit of Knowledge. The origin of all of humankind's accomplishments, but also the force that causes them so much despair. The hope of man is written in their own sorrow.

[his voice softens again as he talks about this. He came to care for them. Seele expected him to wipe the planet clean, but they couldn't take away his independent mind.]

I mentioned it to you earlier, but I love them for that sorrow. I didn't want to destroy creatures so submerged in misery, but so continuously struggling towards the surface. Destroy them, for what? Out of principle, because they should not technically be here? No.