"Why is it that we're both created beings, yet her attitude toward us is so drastically different?" Merlin asked unwillingly as he watched Altair's vastly different reactions.
Altair merely responded with a cold stare.
"Maybe... because you're more of a jerk?" Chen Luo's gaze drifted.
It was only after Merlin had hit a wall with Altair that Chen Luo checked the records and realized Altair was responsible for him, this created being, rather than for all created beings.
In other words, if Merlin wanted Altair to grant his wish, he might need to persuade another group first.
"Although the relationship between a creator and a created being isn't like that of parents and children, even a story in a book needs some annoying villains and lovable protagonists, right? Like you and me." Chen Luo said sheepishly.
"Why am I the villain?" Merlin protested.
"Ahem. No matter what, Altair's change is a good thing, isn't it? Aside from being a bit of a Reverse Heavenly Dipper."
Chen Luo had yet to encounter anyone who dared ask him what wish he wanted fulfilled.
Although Altair probably lacked that ability, she had plenty of guts.
"Then can you wish for Altair not to mess around?" Merlin asked.
Chen Luo turned to look at Altair.
"Impossible. I will take responsibility for you and help fulfill your wish, but only after I destroy this world and take revenge on it!" A trace of hatred showed in Altair's eyes.
It was resentment born from the fact that her ally, her creator, had only wanted a place to belong in this world, yet had not been allowed one.
Altair would take responsibility for Chen Luo, this created being, but fulfilling Chen Luo's wish was merely incidental.
Parents would take responsibility for the children they raised, but they