Kapitel 2961: Painful Truth (Part 1)

"Yet I couldn't live with that lie." Lith shook his head. "Wearing a mask for the rest of my life and the constant fear of what might happen if Kami or my family learned the truth was too much. It tainted every moment we spent together."

"What if things went differently?" Nalrond asked. "What if they didn't accept you?

"I would have still had my powers." Lith shrugged. "I would have still had Solus by my side, the tower, and most importantly, I would have been free to look for someone who would accept me. Cutting ties is hard, but it's better than keeping them even when they are strangling you."

"Thanks, Lith." Nalrond's mood was still sour but his heart felt lighter. "I need some time to think. Please, tell the others to not worry about me and that I'll see you all tomorrow."

"Do you want some food?" Lith had a tray filled with steaming dishes appear out of his pocket dimension. "If we want to continue with the research, you need your strength."