112 【102】.txt (2/2)

'I'm sorry about that. But it is also true that without Meldina's power, there would have been no way to counteract it. There is nothing more foolish than to take on an unwinnable battle without a plan.

Even though he was surprised that Hartshan had apologized honestly, Virum had some sympathy in his words.

'I see, I understand why you want Mel. But how were you going to get Mel to cooperate with you when she refused you?

No matter how much of Meldina's body you get, if you can't convince its mind, it's useless.

''About that... we've already settled that.

What do you mean?

The answer that came back to the question I posed, including the intention that this discussion was not worthy of continuing if I tried to intimidate, trick, or brainwash them into obeying me, was a betrayal of Virum's predictions.

He said, ”The power of the Elder Elf Master that resides in Meldina was taken into me before you came. If you cannot fight with me as my wife, then I have no choice.

So the Elder Elf was able to stop me and Hu from attacking you.

Yes. Now that I have the power of the Elder Elf in my body, I have no reason to argue with you, who has gained the trust of the Spiritual Master. That's why I wanted to talk with you and your spirit animal. To defeat the Ancient Garden.

”...I have no objection to defeating this Ancient Garden. However, Mel will be returned. If the Elder Elf's power in Mel was the goal, then we don't need her now, do we?

Although angry, he might make the same decision if it was to protect his family and friends.

With that in mind, Vilm demands Meldina's conversion as the lowest line of compromise.

'It can't be done,'

But what came back from Khartzan was a refusal.

I am responsible for depriving Meldina of her power. A lifelong companionship with Meldina is my way of repaying the debt.

...Wait.

The word 'atonement' came out of Harzun's mouth, and Vilm couldn't help but feel uneasy about it.

You said earlier that Meldina's power was sleeping in the depths of your soul.

Yeah, you said it.

'I'm sure taking that power away from you has had some negative effect on Mel, right?

The worst development that had arrived at this point in time caused the anger that had once calmed down to flare up again.

''The Elder Elf-sama's power that dwells in my soul was forcibly ripped away by a magic formula. The burden on Meldina's soul must have been considerable.''

His fists tremble with too much force, a dull thud echoes from his clenched back teeth, and a clear killing intent dwells in his wide-set eyes...

Meldina will never wake up again.

Wyrm's anger went through a critical point.