"As long as it is magic, no magic from ancient times to the present can escape my eyes."
Elenore looked at Luo Mio, her lips parting slightly. After a long silence, she finally revealed a faint, melancholy smile, sorrow filling her eyes.
"Although it may be asking too much, I hope Brother Mio can do me a small favor."
"..."
Seeing the trace of sorrow in Elenore's expression, Luo Mio's eyes shifted slightly.
"I want... Brother Mio to kill me. Kill me, the 'Root Mother Embryo (Elenore).'"
"Huh?"
Hearing Elenore's words, Luo Mio was somewhat puzzled.
At that moment, behind Luo Mio, a young and slightly childish girl's voice he had never heard before rang out.
"Please... save, save Mom... Mom!"
The girl's voice was full of intense emotion, yet she sounded like someone who had never spoken before. Her words carried an awkward, halting stiffness.
Hearing the voice, Luo Mio and Elenore turned toward its source.
They saw Jessia, dressed in the Hero Academy student uniform, looking at Luo Mio with pleading eyes.
An Old Bastard Who Had Always Been Extremely Annoying Came to Mind
Seeing Jessia appear inside the temple, speak to Luo Mio, and reveal such intense emotions left Elenore wearing a stunned expression.
The expression on Jessia's face was livelier and more vivid than when Luo Mio had first seen her during the academy combat assessment.
Jessia looked at Elenore, then threw herself into her arms. Her hands tightly embraced Elenore as she lifted her gaze toward Luo Mio beside them.
Like a baby speaking for the first time, Jessia once again forced out her awkward yet earnest words.
"Please... save Mom."
"..."
Hearing Jessia's words, Elenore could no longer suppress the emotions she had been holding back. The corners of her eyes moistened uncontrollably, and