"Then let me put it another way. After you find your homeland and reunite with the aunt you have been separated from for so many years, what do you plan to do?"
"You were already exceptionally gifted to become a Kingdom Legendary in a Seventh Energy Level World, but if you rely on your homeland alone, it may be difficult for you to reach a higher level."
"Take me as an example. When I first met you, I was a High-rank Silver Knight. But now, a century later, when we meet again, I am already a Continental Legend."
"I am deeply grateful to you."
"You protected Qixing Territory for thirty years. I have always remembered that kindness."
"Now that your second home has grown strong, it is time for it to repay you."
After voicing all the thoughts in his heart in one breath, Velin quietly looked at Anastasia and waited for her answer.
Anastasia pursed her lips, caught in a fierce inner struggle.
She could not calmly accept Velin's help, nor could she let go of the hurdle in her heart or the pride that had once belonged to her.
Ever since she was young, she had always been independent and firmly believed she could overcome any difficulty on her own.
"Yaya." Roanna placed both hands on Anastasia's shoulders and forced her to meet her gaze. "On life's journey, it is important to strive for self-improvement, but sometimes there is no shame in accepting someone else's help."
"You refused my help because our relationship had not reached that point yet. I understand that."
"But now that a true friend wants to help you, refusing would be a little unreasonable."
Anastasia was completely lost in confusion, so much so that she entirely forgot the nickname she had once expressly forbidden