Chapter 491
After a brief silence, Ian replied, “Well, if you’d truly become a demon, you wouldn’t be asking that question. You would already know.”
Of course, Seren’s expression showed no hint of relief.
“But in any case... it seems that moment isn’t far off for you.”
His words rang true. Seren bit her lower lip and closed her eyes.
In a low and steady tone, Ian formally and respectfully added, “And the reason you're in this state is because of me. I know there’s no undoing what’s been done. And I know this brings no comfort. Still, allow me to offer my sincerest apology, Sir Seren.”
Without opening her eyes, Seren finally replied, “So this is what you wished to say to me.”
“Yes, but I don’t intend to leave it as an apology.”
Seren exhaled deeply through her nose. After a moment, she regained her composure and calmly continued, “All Black Lions are doomed, eventually, to be consumed by madness and devoured by chaos. It’s the inevitable end that is decided the moment we accept the stigma of chaos. Not even the protection of His Highness the Crown Prince can change that.”
Opening her eyes, Seren looked at Ian again. “It’s just that... the moment came a little earlier.”
Ian’s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked up at her.
Before he could add anything, Seren said, “Besides, accepting your chaos was my choice alone. Therefore, the consequences are mine to bear. There is nothing for you to apologize for, Agent of the Saint. On the contrary...”
Seren’s lips curled up slightly. “I should be the one offering my gratitude to you. After all, another archdemon has been vanquished. And since you effectively dispatched it single-handedly, it’s no exaggeration to say you’ve achieved a feat as great as His Highness himself.”