"My sisters, my loved ones, their life essences, their allies, their army, and those innocent people. Their lives were turned into the oldest ice in my hands, sealing those terrifying things until now. I thought that was the end, but … fate seemed to be playing a joke on me. Every few years, two people who looked very similar to them would appear. These two people would often be as close as sisters, then turn against each other and become enemies. In the end, they would unite for a common goal and reconcile. "
Lisandra slowly talked about her past. Li Ke didn't understand what she was trying to say, so he stopped and looked at Lisandra quietly.
"Because of this, I felt fear and unease. I was afraid that when they stood in front of me, they would suddenly turn into my sisters, blame me, curse me, and completely cut off all ties with me. Then, they would destroy everything I had. I wouldn't be able to make up for the mistakes I had made, and I wouldn't be able to prove that my path was correct. I wasn't their sister who only knew how to cause trouble. So, I killed them, and they wouldn't be able to unify Freldrod like in the prophecy. "
Her words could overturn everything in this snowfield. Even Li Ke didn't expect her to confess like this in front of him. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Lisandra who seemed to be courting death in front of him.
"So, you admit that you're the culprit behind Freldrod's chaos and ignorance?"
Lisandra nodded quietly.
"Of course, when a tribe develops to a certain extent, I will send people to destroy them. Because if they continue to grow, then they will eventually come for me and think of ways to destroy everything I have. Although I'm not afraid of their challenge, because there are too many things I can do in Freldrod. Every piece of ice under their feet is my weapon. If I want, I can create an avalanche at any time. But, this isn't the reason why I'm stopping them from forming a complete empire. It's because … "
A huge eye appeared behind her.
"Of course, I'm still dreaming that I'm the only one who can unify Freldrod, but the real reason is that normal factions and countries can't do anything in the face of such power. I cannot guarantee that anyone who replaces me will be able to guarantee that the seal will not be broken as I did, and that they will be as loyal to them as I was in the past, allowing our world to be destroyed. That's why I have to keep this Snowfield in ignorance and war. Only then can I have enough Ice People willing to join my cause. Only then can I guarantee that the seal won't break for other reasons. "
Her words made Li Ke's killing intent rise again.
"That doesn't sound like an explanation, but a clumsy explanation for your despicable actions. Lisandra, what are you trying to say?"
It was impossible for Lisandra not to understand that she was seeking death in front of him. It was also impossible for her to not know what her words would sound like in Li Ke's ears. However, there had to be a reason for someone who had lived for thousands of years to speak like this.
"I only want to say that I'm willing to admit my inadequacies, my greed, my cowardice, my ignorance, and my sins. And I am willing to repay all, but you must not mind my imperfections, and hear my plea, and purge those things of the abyss before they are free, in order to put an end to my faults, and to the foolish things I have done in order to put an end to my faults. I'm willing to give up everything, including my life, so that everything can return to its original state, so that I can calmly face my sisters, and this world that I've harmed. "
Li Ke instinctively felt that something was wrong. Even though Lisandra's words were sincere, they still gave him a strange feeling of falsehood. Just like how he was tricked by Lefran, he felt like he was being tricked by Lisandra. However, he couldn't pinpoint what was wrong because Lisandra's reasons seemed to be very sufficient. If they were fake, then there was no need for her to do it with Aichy not long after he left. Moreover, with such generous conditions, it was as though she was handing over her forces to Aichy.
There must be something that he didn't know about. A witch like Lisandra shouldn't have told him everything so easily, nor should she have admitted defeat so easily.
He felt that he was missing the most crucial piece of information, but he couldn't find where to find this information. This feeling of irritation made him slightly lose control of his emotions. The problem of losing control of his desires, which was already serious, struck him again because of this. He couldn't help but pinch Lisandra's pure white chin, forcing her to raise her head so that he could admire the elegant curve of her neck, as well as something even more beautiful.
After all, everyone knew that the living conditions in Freldrod were harsh. Everyone would try their best to save as much as possible. The people of Freldrod wouldn't wear clothes that weren't necessary under their clothes, and they wouldn't be seen by others.
Lisandra was a typical person of Freldrod.
"I'll do it even if you don't tell me, Lisandra, because I've never treated Freldrod as someone else's territory. If you really want to live and be put in an important position in my empire, you have to at least show your unique value and change your heart that not many people will believe. You have to know that if it wasn't for Aichy signing a contract with you, based on the blood debt you've committed, hmph. "
Lisandra was undoubtedly guilty of crimes against humanity, but she defended the Frost Fortress and monitored the Void Creatures to make up for her mistakes. She instigated a war and caused Freldrod's civilization to deteriorate, which was the same as asking for death in front of Li Ke. Although what she said seemed reasonable, and according to Freldrod's situation, it was impossible for her to be selfless.
"Please take everything I have, but Sir Li Ke, please head to the Crying Abyss immediately and resolve all the sins I've committed. I don't want to be bound by this fate anymore, and do more things that go against my original ideals."
Lisandro was a little flustered. Her original analysis was that after this, Li Ke's attitude towards her would definitely improve. However, she never expected that Li Ke would fall into the trap at first, but it didn't take long for him to react. The feeling of being cheated once and then becoming immune to it naturally made Lisandra alert. She immediately decided to change her acting route, which was also why her words were so contradictory and strange. Lisandra actually had some guesses about Li Ke's sudden realization.
"Has anyone used the same trick as me? The trick of exchanging sincerity for sincerity? "
Then, Lefran sneezed for the first time in a long time.
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