Chapter 868: His end

"How concerning." Lilou sighed, already aware of the other's realization even before they were uttered. "Sam always disliked family." — this was already proven during their long time in the Heart's Kingdom. 

No matter how detestable the members of the La Crox clan, Samael never found joy in fighting them. The only reason he did this in the past was that he had no other choice. 

"I guess that is what Lady Tilly wants him to overcome." Lilou cast Fabian a look at the latter's remarks. "If I remember correctly, Lady Tilly mentioned something about the curse of the Grimsbanne. Although there weren't any clear details about it, it surely has something to do with the family."

Fabian's squinting eyes slowly cracked open. "With the master's reluctance to fight his family, even for a good reason, puts everyone at risk. After all, if there was anyone in us who could stop us when we couldn't do it ourselves, that would be the Master."