Chapter 150: Compromise (2/2)

Of course, he would have to ask their opinion to be sure.

Lilith was stumped before giving a bitter smile,

”Why are you bringing your father into this?”

Sol answered with a bright smile,

”I am self-aware, you know? As of now, I know that I still weigh far less than my father in your heart. You could break a promise made with me...But you would never do so if it was made with my father.”

”...”

”From your silence, I guess I am right. But this doesn't matter.”

There Sol chuckled, as he bent down and gave a light kiss on the forehead he previously headbutted,

”I do not plan to take my father's place in your heart, nor do I think it's possible. No matter what, he will always be someone important to you. But, I do plan to become someone far more important.”

Lilith's eyes widened. She had always known that Sol nursed something of a crush on her, but she had never thought that he would declare so boldly now.

She had to admit that, even though she did not quite share his feeling, she was quite flattered.

”I…”

”I do not need an answer now. Let's talk about this once you are healed. For now though–Do you swear?”

Lilith's heart pounded faster in her chest than usual. She could also feel her cheeks grow a little warm.

She didn't really understand why she was acting like a shy maiden at her age, but it didn't matter.

She was sure that there was no way to save her.

After all, she was cursed by the world itself as an unnatural existence.

But, how could she trample on his determination right now?

How could she pour cold water on such a bright and beautiful passion?

Finally, what did she have to lose?

Even if she lost the gamble, and he really found a way, the final decision would still be up to her.

That was why, putting a solemn face, she expressed herself,

”I swear on both your and your father's name to not harm myself in any way until the final moment.”

It was such a weird promise, but if it made him happy, then it wasn't a problem.

(AN: Persephone said Lilith has 2-4 weeks, Sol of course took Murphy's law into account and reduced it to one week. Hahaha. Did someone remark the parallel with Vol 1? We had Medea/Jupiter now it's Lilith/Mars. In the two volumes, Sol had to fight against the ghost of people long dead, and only partially succeeded. Finally, he won't fuck her in her volume. Lol. Medea volume for Book 1 was the first and Lilith is the last. Medea was with the 1st king and Lilith with the latest King. Damn. I like how poetic I am.

Now then, I calculated and I need just a few more chapters to wrap everything with Camelia and the witches and finally Interlude of Lilith. Then book 1 will end. Normally if everything is alright, by the end of next week book 1 will end.)