Chapter 8: Heavy discussion (1/2)

Hearing his question, Lilith who was about to eat narrowed her eyes as she put down her fork and knife.

Silence settled between the two before she finally began to speak,

”Despite having a daughter that I love with all my heart, I always wanted a son like you. So, I must thank the goddesses and my dearest brother that I was left with you.”

”…”

Sol didn't know how to respond, as such he simply decided to shut up and wait for her to continue,

”I did not know about your existence until a few days before the final war. That man did not tell me about you until just before he died. In fact, everyone in the palace made sure that it was the greatest secret and that words of it would never reach my ears.”

It was not uncommon for someone with a right to the throne to kill anyone who could threaten their claim. As such it was only natural that the king and his retainers would be concerned.

”How very rude. Did they think I was a cold, heartless woman who would capture you and devour you? My own nephew?”

She expressed her anger by stabbing a piece of meat with her silver fork.

Rather than going mad with jealousy and foolishly attempting to kill the legitimate heir, she had generously given him his rightful title and was ready to step down at any moment.

After calming herself, she took Sol's hand into her before staring into his eyes,

”Sol, every time I look at you, I see the shadow of my brother. Be it your tall and muscular frame, or your long golden hair and beautiful crystal blue eyes. There's absolutely no mistake about you being his child.”

As she said this, she slowly caressed his hair with a loving look in her face.

”Sol. You are frankly everything I could ask for and more. You are handsome and hard working. You are smart and full of interesting ideas. But…”

She stopped and looked down at her hand,

”This isn't enough. Like your father you lack the single minded drive to become stronger, despite your talent. The all consuming desire to stand above the others no matter what. The desire to stand in front of everyone and shadow them with your wide back.”

She got up and opened wide her arms,

”Sol, Mars Lustburg was known as the strongest man ever born. A natural hero. A Supreme being that made all the seven kingdoms tremble when hearing his name.”