"Please stop it."
A faint exhale escaped my nostrils while staring at Addler's solemn eyes. They were desperate and I could tell from the look in their eyes.
"I can't," came out an airy voice, moving my gaze at the faces around. "If only I could, I would've done it. Unfortunately, this is something that is beyond my control."
I wanted to lie to them and tell them I would do my best. However, the painful and irreversible truth was far better to be known now instead of leaning against the white lies.
"Even back when I hadn't recovered the memories of the lamb, Niall had burned the entire Everfell and used it as his military base. My decision changed nothing. He had already decided a long time ago, and we simply chose to fight for what is about to come," I continued in the same calm yet stern voice, eyes giving them equal attention. "I presumed you already knew that since you, witches and vampires, had gathered in this place and invited me in."