Severin frowned. "You've known him since you were small? So are you saying he met the requirement to join the sect when he was a child?"
Sofia explained, "No. My dad was the one who brought him back. He went treasure hunting somewhere and accidentally saw Meldrick's family killed. So he rescued him. Meldrick was only twelve at that time. Dad felt sorry for him, and he thought Meldrick had the talent. That was why he decided to bring Meldrick back to the sect, and that was why I knew him since I was a child."
Elsa felt angry and said, "No way! He's so bad! Your dad saved his life and raised him to where he is now. How could he be so cruel and vicious? Was it really because he wanted to be an elder so badly? He was really an ungrateful person!"
Sheila explained, "I don't think that was it. The reason he betrayed was because he loved Sofia. So he was trying to avenge Sofia because Sofia did not love him back."
That explained a lot of things for Elsa. This was the first time she knew about this complicated relationship. "Sigh. What was wrong with him? Doesn't he know he shouldn't force anyone to love him? Besides, didn't he feel ashamed of himself when he found out the person Sofia liked was so great?
Diane answered that question, "That is how it is for some people. He won't allow other people to have it if he can't have it. That was why he chose to betray Stormy Moon Sect. But he didn't know Severin's attainment nor the elders were given third-grade high-rank alchemical pills to help raise their attainments."
Sofia smiled bitterly. "Alright, enough with that guy. I was just a little surprised. Let's enjoy shopping."
After shopping for a while, Sheila gulped. "The smell from this restaurant is so good. I wonder what their foods taste like. It's almost full. Should we try this restaurant?"
Once Sofia heard that, she chuckled. "Sheila, you have good taste. This restaurant does serve pretty good food. Many members of the sect like to come here. Sometimes, I would come here too."
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