Chapter 90 - Papa (2/2)
”I want Mama.”
”Mama can't come with us.” Simon said.
Simon was at the very least glad that Dahlia seemed to have quite high intelligence at this age. With the ability to speak coherently and respond to his words hastily, he was indeed satisfied.
”Then when can I see Mama?”
'Never.'
”Don't worry, you can visit Mama every once in a while.” Simon said with a fake smile.
”Yey!” Dahlia smiled and gave Simon a hug. With her face rubbing against his c.h.e.s.t, he felt the warmth of family for the first time in years. This time, he had someone that could rely on him for their future and prospects. He had a responsibility to become stronger for the future of his dear little Dahlia. As for her mother, Dahlia will learn to forget for all he cared.
”Now come, lets say our goodbyes to Mama.” Simon smiled and opened the door towards the throne room.
Out there, Malece was in the presence of a hundred or so Devil Nobles, all kneeling down in reverence towards her.
”Your Bloodness, Blood Sovereign of Destruction, we humbly declare again our continued fealty to you!” One of the Devils declared.
'Hmmm... it seems like my little display of power managed to rouse the crowd.'
”I accept your declarations of fealty.” Malece responded with a smile.
Simon observed the scene from behind the throne and kept Dahlia behind him.
”We are in reverence of the Blood Sovereign. How can the angels ever try and destroy us now? We are stronger than ever. The celestial angels will fall beneath the Blood Sovereign's feet.”
”You see that, Dahlia? Those people fear Mama. Those people you can't trust. They are only loyal because Mama is strong.” Simon whispered at Dahlia.
”Don't be like them, be strong and rely on yourself.” Simon reminded her.
”Papa, Mama said she will protect me so I don't need to be strong.”
”Shush, Mama doesn't know what is good for you. Mama doesn't understand that you can be stronger.”
Simon smiled and squatted down so he could look Dahlia in the eyes. He place his index finger on her forehead and said a few more words.
”Papa only wants what is best for you. I will never do anything that hurts you. I only want for you to be able to protect yourself.”
”Okay Papa. I want to be strong like Mama. I want to be like Mama.”
”...”
”Don't be like Mama. Why do you want to be like Mama? You can be anything else, you can be better than Mama.” Simon tried to convince her.
”Does Papa not like Mama?” Dahlia asked with a tear forming in her left eye.
”What do you mean? Papa is just unhappy that Mama did something bad to Papa.” Simon explained in basic words.
”Why can't Papa forgive Mama?”
”Papa can't forgive her because she did something very bad.” Simon again explained.
”Would Papa forgive Mama for me?” Dahlia asked with tears forming from both eyes, getting ready to cry.
”...”
”Why do you ask, little Dahlia?”
”Because I want a Mama and Papa.”