Chapter 277

"…"

Shien fell into silence.

He didn't want to show a trace of sympathy in his eyes, expression, or tone.

It wasn't that Shien didn't have sympathy, but he thought his sympathy wouldn't make Tierre happy. Instead, it would be an insult to her.

That was the truth.

"I don't have many thoughts about my mother's death."

Tierre said to Shien in an inhumanly calm tone.

"Objectively speaking, she didn't treat me well and our relationship wasn't any better. Plus, she was a spy from a neighboring country who betrayed the kingdom and caused great damage to the Royal Capital. It's already good enough that I didn't hate her, let alone feel angry about her death."

This was very realistic and objective.

"The only thing I could do for her was to repay her kindness for allowing me to be born into this world," Tierre said indifferently, "So, that was the first time I asked someone to do something for me."

What was it?

It wasn't a big deal. She just wanted to build a grave for her mother.

If it wasn't for Tierre's request, as a sinner, how could her mother have a grave?

The only person who could help Tierre fulfill her request was either Rosie or Lily.

This reminded Shien of the time when he saw Tierre in the graveyard.

At that time, Tierre shed tears in front of her mother's grave. Surely, she wasn't grieving for her mother's death.

The reason why she shed tears and built the grave was because she was reminiscing about her past.

Because of this, she didn't need sympathy.

But at the same time, Shien really felt that Tierre had been treated unfairly.

Because of her unique skill, she was ostracized by her family and feared by her people. She didn't have freedom since she was a child and didn't have the joy and happiness of childhood.

Because of the arbitrary values of the adults, her fate was controlled by them and she was forced to live a miserable life alone.

In the end, because of the problems between her mother and father, the game between countries, and the struggle between races, she became the victim of unreasonable complaints.

The so-called nobles, who were tormented by the fact that their mother, who was the culprit, had been sentenced, had transferred all their hatred to Tiyerre, forcing her to take revenge for all the victims. That was unreasonable.

But it couldn't be helped. After all, Tierre was the only one who was related to the sinner by blood.

Those who were killed by the old demons because of Tierre's mother, if they didn't hate Tierre, the sinner, who else could they hate?

That was why Tierre left her home.

But on the day she left, Tierre also had a goal.

That was to defeat his own father, Alidia Erbein.

It wasn't to avenge her mother, nor was it to avenge herself. It was purely because she didn't like that cold man.

"If my mother looked at me as if she was looking at something dirty, then that man had never looked me in the eye."

"When my family and people feared me, he only looked at me coldly and didn't care. He didn't even express his opinion."

"When I gained some freedom and was brought around by him, he only looked at me coldly. He didn't put his guard up against me and didn't pay too much attention to me. It was like he was carrying out a mission without any emotions."

"He was an emotionless weapon, a tool used to maintain his family's honor. His only purpose of existence was to protect the royal family and the country. It would be a compliment to call him cold and heartless."

"When he found out about my mother's crime, he didn't show too much emotion either. He didn't even say a word in front of me and didn't even say a word to my mother. He suddenly drew his sword and chopped off my mother's head. It was like he was carrying out his duty and mission mechanically and numbly."

Up until this point, Tierre's tone showed some emotions.

"I couldn't see through that man's heart, neither could I see through his thoughts."

"But because of that, I have to say, I started to hate him a little."

"It wasn't because he didn't care about me, it was because he was more of a monster than me."

That's right, he was a monster.

In Tierre's eyes, Alidia was a heartless monster. He was powerful and numb.

However, such a monster was respected and praised by everyone around him. In the end, he even stood at the peak of the Knights.

Tierre couldn't understand, nor could she feel relieved.

What was the difference between her and Alidia?

Was it strength?

Or spirit and heart?

Tierre had been thinking about it all the time.

So, Tierre set a goal in her mind.

And that was …

"Defeat that man, surpass him, surpass him, shatter his pride and dignity."

Tierre said coldly.

"If I don't do that, I won't be able to see his true self and his heart."

He was a man who used his strength as a barrier, packaging himself as an invulnerable person.

Since that was the case, if Tierre wanted to see his true self, she would have to defeat him and end his strength and perfection.

And …

"One day, if I can defeat that man, I might be able to gain true freedom and true power."

Tierre muttered softly.

"Until then …"

Until then, maybe Tierre wouldn't have to fear the "ghost" in her body anymore.

That was Tierre's true goal.

That was why Tierre had been working so hard until now.

Shien listened to everything and didn't say anything.

It wasn't because he didn't have a standpoint, it was because he didn't dare to say he understood Tierre's thoughts.

After all, judging from Shien's situation, his strength came in a strange way.

Was Shien strong?

Of course he was.

Even if his opponent was Alidia, Sean was confident that he could win if the seal on the Holy Sword was completely lifted.

However, Shien's strength came easily and effortlessly, it could even be said that he didn't have to put in much effort to obtain it.

Kieran was the one who was blessed by the heavens and he didn't have the right to criticize Tierre's thoughts since she was pursuing power.

What others pursued with all their might, Kieran easily obtained it, so what right did he have to criticize Tierre?

So, Shien was in a dilemma, he didn't know what to say.

Tierre seemed to have noticed Kieran's hesitation.

"Don't worry, I'm not mocking you or complaining about the unfairness of fate. I just think if I don't explain it to you, you might misunderstand."

Tierre looked at Shien and spoke softly.

"Besides, you are different from that man. Although you are equally powerful, I feel at ease when I'm beside you."

Tierre must have felt a lot more relaxed after Shien stopped her from going on a rampage.

It meant there would be someone around her who could stop her and prevent her from making mistakes.

Moreover …

"I have a feeling that you will be the key for me to break through my current predicament and see a brand new path."

Tierre looked straight at Shien and said.

"So, I want to bet everything on you."