Hidden Nephilim questioned Doro—ordinarily, she had no right to do so. But Doro could calmly regard her questioning, which was the magnanimity of the Human King.

Doro certainly didn't repay Mohe. He should have, but so what?

He and the Demon King are beings with long lives, and they have ample time in the future to slowly repay Mohe's kindness. Why should anyone here know? Why should anyone here understand? Existences like Hidden Nephilim, as Mohe once said, are merely suitable for relieving boredom over long ages.

Thus, the task of Hidden Nephilim is to entertain him, as it is for important figures like Charlette, and for Adeline too. Adriana would be no different—their value lies in bringing him delight, here and now. Charlette and Adeline have already started on their path to besting themselves, achieving incredible feats he would remember, or perhaps they would only end up disappointing him.

But this sense of anticipation is itself something worth savoring.

"Nephilim, however you choose to think, I am saying the same, the terms I offer are no different from before."

Doro emphasized the point once again: "Regarding the issue with the Curse Masters, my will won't change; you have the inherent right to live in the light. Your painful lives stem from the world's understanding of curses and from past actions of Curse Masters. I acknowledge your necessity and legitimacy, but I won't take action because of it."

He spoke these words as a matter of course, plunging Hidden Nephilim into silence. It proved that this man named Doro had never changed from long ago, from the very beginning...

Thus, she said, "I will choose to side with Mohe; Curse Masters should step into a new world."

Doro nodded slightly: "I understand, you may leave now."

Having made her choice, Hidden Nephilim lost her value remaining before him. Whether she would rely on Mohe's strength for some form of advancement was also something Doro anticipated, although what the outcome would be remained unknown—he was somewhat expectant of it.

Hidden Nephilim quickly left.

Doro's gaze fell on Adriana: "So, Adriana, what do you wish to say to me? Or do you also want to side with Mohe?"

"No, it's not that." Adriana finally spoke, "I've thought a lot during this time, Doro. I thought about the times we experienced together, the laughter we shared, the years we spent together... I can't forget those things, I always feel that our relationship shouldn't be like this."

Doro's expression turned sullen: "Adriana, if you're here to say this, I have no interest in discussing it. What happened back then is clear—you betrayed me. Now you come out saying you can't forget the past and feel we shouldn't be like this... don't you find it laughable? You're the ones who betrayed the past, and after making unforgivable choices, you shamelessly speak of nostalgia—Adriana, is this how shameless you are?"

"I am!"

Adriana suddenly declared, "I am indeed shameless! On the surface, I speak of nobility and etiquette to follow, but I'm not genuinely concerned about those things! I was scared of you, so I sided with them. I liked you, so I want to return to the past, I..."

"Enough, Adriana. I don't care if what you're saying is true. I'm not here to listen to your selfish remarks; they only serve to make one feel disgust.

"No! Doro, listen to me! I just want to express my emotions to you—afterward, whatever you choose to do, it's up to you!"

"You speak as if you have the power to resist, Adriana. I'm not interested in your feelings, but you can say it—for the sake of me as the Human King, vying for the support of the Mage Union, and making some sacrifices."

Doro appeared displeased.

He sat on the throne with an arrogant stance, looking at Adriana with disdain. He wouldn't reject what Adriana wanted to do. Ultimately, he simply didn't care much; he wasn't afraid of hearing "love" or similar words from Adriana, for he had already let go of feelings toward them, or perhaps those feelings faded over the years.

"I am very jealous of you, Doro."

Jealous?

Doro looked at Adriana with confusion; this was an unexpected statement.

"I envy you always moving forward, I envy you always solving various issues. I always felt like the unreachable part, but in truth, I am the most replaceable one. I know, if I hadn't been in the team back then, doing what I did, you would have stepped in. Perhaps then other girls would have depended on you more, loved you more, and you wouldn't have ended up where you are now."

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