Nothing in this world exists other than empty space and the abilty to send other valueless quantities (materials, matter, human life) back into that void from whence it arose. This ability is known as power, might, force.
With that in mind, so long as you retain this power you may do anything and be "forgiven." You may kill anyone and anything and be allowed to forgive. This show of French remorse is just another self-flattering display, full of false tears and choked words signifying the root nothingness that drove its previously actions. That old man's tears and suffering will soon be forgotten and the world will turn and grind other things to dust.
Make sure to catch the new game this week, you can stream it straight onto your phone