"But Lilith, I don't want you to assume that I've never treated you as a daughter. I have. That is why I made so many exceptions for you. That is why I shielded you from so many threats, went against my entire council, and lastly, the reason why I sent you off to safety under the guise of exile."
The moment Johan finished his words, Lilith could do nothing but stare at the ground, unsure of how to feel.
On the other hand, Rael had somewhat expected this.
He had heard a lot about these kinds of tropes in the past back when he was playing Sketa Online.
There were a lot of quests where these exact things happened, but obviously they weren't on the level of such powerhouses.
Even so, Rael didn't say a word.
This was Lilith's moment, and no matter how she responded, he was going to be on her side.
She took a few moments to herself, pondering over everything.
And finally, when she glanced back up, she spoke.
"Why have you never tried to reach out to me?"
