"But she did not hate her clansmen. She still grew into a passionate young girl."
"Until... people discovered that golden blood flowed within her veins as well."
"That was the final dose of poison that turned disgust into fear."
Feng Jin's pupils dilated in disbelief. "What?"
"But the epic says that the hero Seneos once left her people to live alone, all to temper her will and hone her martial skills."
"Who would have thought... she was expelled from her people because of her bloodline and status as a Chrysos Heir?"
Yan Huan said disdainfully:
"How did those people dare?"
"When a superhuman appears among a group, shouldn't they be fawning over her? Why would they play with fire instead?"
"Perhaps they rejected her while also placing their hopes in Seneos's kindness." Lunae Piss quietly watched the two of them.
"Even so, she never despaired of the world."
"It was during her solitary travels that she encountered Sorabis and me."
"We hunted, grew, and lived together, becoming allies."
"I believe it was that oath, stronger than fate itself, that kept Sorabis and me here, watching over this lonely fortress all this time."
"Now that was some good luck." Yan Huan spread his hands.
"You casually met a companion, and it turned out to be a divine beast that could breathe fire."
"Perhaps that was fate." Lunae Piss said gravely.
"Even after betrayal and exile, she was still willing to embark on a godslaying journey for her people."
Feng Jin immediately gained a rough understanding of Seneos's character.
"The hero Seneos... her boundless love for mankind must have been profound and unconditional as well."
"..." Lunae Piss fell silent upon hearing that.
"Der!" At that moment, Little Ika flew out and curiously looked around.
"Huh? Little Ika, why did you come