Chapter 162: The Background Elf Chronicles
"That’s why I found it so surprising today."
After saying this, Illiya looked at Anos very seriously.
His tone suddenly became solemn—so solemn that it gave off a strange impression, as though if one didn’t listen properly to what he was about to say, they would surely regret it later.
"These years must’ve been really hard on you."
He was just one step away from tearing up and reaching out to shake hands.
Anos instantly understood what Illiya meant behind those words.
To be understood, even just once—it was such a rare experience that he was nearly moved to tears.
It had been far too difficult for far too long.
"Exactly! Who would have known?" Anos said, his tone growing a bit indignant. "Illiya, you don’t understand—these things that seem so absurd to us, the demon race treats them as perfectly normal. Sometimes I really don’t know if it’s my way of thinking that’s the problem, or if it’s theirs. I always feel like there’s this thick, thick wall between me and them—and it’s a wall no outside force can break."
"I’ve actually wanted to say all this for a really long time. But I could never find the right person to talk to about it. It was like something was always missing. Thankfully, I finally met you today. Now I can finally speak about all these things I’ve been holding inside for so long."
"You—you are my god!"