Capítulo 531: Preparing For Departure

"..."

Lawrend's heart ached after hearing her answer. He beckoned her with his hand. She passed Straw to Elena, who created slime tentacles to carry her, before walking up the throne.

Lawrend patted his lap, and she sat on it.

"Don't you want to spend more time with me?" Lawrend asked.

"Master, I also want to become strong, but I feel disheartened knowing that it would be impossible for me to catch up to everyone else," Grape replied.

"You don't have to catch up to everyone else. Just following behind them is enough. I don't need you to fight in front of me. I want us to fight together. I'm protecting everyone from the powerful enemies, but I know that you girls are strong enough to protect yourself against people at the same level," Lawrend said.

"But I won't be able to protect you like Sister Aezel," Grape said.

"You don't have to."

"But I won't be able to be a powerful bow user like Sister Amene."

"You don't have to."