Chapter 224: You Shall Be My Spoils of War
“Ah? Why would that happen...?”
Elvira could not understand such a cruel ending. It completely overturned everything she had been taught growing up.
“A doomed era, hopeless people, useless knights, and a nation already on the verge of collapse.”
Lance summarized the story.
“In a mess like that, it wouldn't have mattered who became king.”
Looking into the girl's eyes, he continued,
“I don't think that king failed because she didn't understand people.”
“I think she failed because she didn't understand herself, and because she didn't know how to cherish herself.”
Seeing the half-understanding expression on Elvira's face, Lance reached out and placed a hand on her golden hair, vigorously ruffling it twice.
“I'm not telling you this to deny the kindness in your heart.”