Even her soul trembled when William said such words in such a way.
He was doing this for her! These words were very simple, yet they carried the weight of the entire world inside.
To Berry, who had spent the better part of her life being treated as a fragile doll that would break at the slightest touch—or worse, a burden that brought only pity—these words were a lightning strike.
As a young girl whose heart was still pure and who hadn't experienced the complexities or the betrayals of the heart, William's declaration felt like an absolute truth.
"I… see…"
The Fourth Elder stood quiet for a moment. Understanding what seemed obvious from William's words, he couldn't help but accept such irrational logic from the kid in front of him. In his mind, a piece of the puzzle finally clicked into place.
Even if William had shown shining moments as a genius—even if he possessed a tactical mind that rivalled seasoned generals—a kid was a kid after all.
