บท 295: Sera's Burden (Bonus)

"I wonder since when have I been following what the people wish for me? I have been doing everything I can for their sake… their expectation."

Sera remembered what Nathan said earlier that day. "They have taken me and I continue fulfilling their expectations as the most talented saintess.

"I have done everything I can to make the Holy Kingdom and my teacher proud. At the same time, I have lost something precious. I don't know since when, but I have been following people's orders or requests every single time.

"I have forgotten the last time I actually did something for myself?"

Ten years ago.

The adult Sera was staring at the young Sera from a third perspective.

The young Sera, who was a mere orphan, stood in front of the church. With no shoes on her feet, she left behind several blood trails on the ground. Her tattered clothes smelled so bad, as though they had never touched water for a few months.

"What are you doing, child?"