Supreme Magus novel Chapter 530

\"During my fourth year at the White Griffon, I only approached him because I needed a friend. I was tired of everyone around me, even my family, trying to turn me into the person they believed I was meant to be.\" Phloria cast a Hush spell, to make sure no one would eavesdrop.

\"Over time, I came to like Lith more and more not because he was powerful or talented, but because he was the only one that saw me for who I was and accepted me anyway. He never cared if I always had a sword with me or if I wore pants instead of a dress.

\"It was liberating after being weighed, measured, and found wanting all my life, no matter how much effort I put in.\"

Aside from Quylla, they could all relate to her words. Belonging to a noble family meant a life of duty, and competing with everyone from birth, no matter if they were peers or family members.

That was the reason why during the academy both Friya and Phloria were considering running away from their respective families. Why Gunyin’s whole existence was devoted to ensuring their bloodline would thrive and continue. _{free𝑤ebnovel.com}

Tulion had chosen to become the Ernas’s black sheep to escape from such a destiny.

\"Our relationship wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. There were too many silences, too many secrets between us. I waited for him to open up and tell me, but he never did. Breaking up with him was painful, but it was the right thing to do. We both needed space to grow and we did.\"

\"Do you think Lith has opened up to Kamila?\" Quylla asked.

\"No.\" Phloria shook her head.

\"How can you be so sure?\"

\"Because I asked him. After all the things mom told us about them, I hoped that Lith had finally found someone capable of cracking his shell, or at least someone he is able to show his weaknesses to.

\"I can only pray that Kamila is stronger than I was, otherwise she’s destined to follow the same path as I did.\" Phloria sighed.

\"Let me get this straight.\" Tulion looked her in the eyes.

\"After scoping out the competition, you went straight to him to see how solid their relationship is. I don’t know what you two talked about, but it’s pretty clear that Lith must have shared something with you that he didn’t with Kamila.

\"So now you’re waiting for them to break up to catch him on the rebound and make him open up when he’s at his weakest. Your plan is vicious, cruel, and cunning. Mom will be proud of you.\"

\"Agreed.\" Gunyin nodded, making Phloria facepalm.

’I simply meant that, even though Lith has changed for the better during the past four years, it’s still not enough. At least for me. Without trust and friendship, love is too fragile a feeling to last.

The more you love someone, the more painful it is when you realize they have always kept you at the fringes of their heart.’ She thought.

***

After several dances, the King had the musicians stop. Everyone on the first floor came down to the Ballroom, leaving a circular space around the Royals.

\"My dear subjects, I’m glad to see that even the most reclusive among us have accepted my invitation and took part in the gala. I hope you’ve been enjoying the evening.\"

Lith didn’t miss how the King had looked directly at the undead during the first part of his speech.

\"Tonight, we haven’t assembled only to enjoy each other’s company, but also to honor and pay our respects to those who have loyally served the Kingdom, even at great personal cost.