Chapter 372: - 63 "This is Zoe's advice."
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Thank you."
Today, many people come and go in King's Landing. Amidst the hustle and bustle, Sam sees Zoe off.
Ur and the others are not here. It would have been impolite to let Zoey go home after she had told him she did not need a send-off, so Sam had come to see her off on behalf of the others.
Jonathan tried to show his gratitude, but Zoe clearly refused.
In front of the big gate at the entrance to the capital of the Kingdom of Skye, Sam offered his right hand to Zoey.
"Hmm. You don't have to thank me. Master Douglas gave the order. Besides, it didn't work out."
"Still, I'm grateful for your help. Of course, you can thank Douglas, too."
"I'll tell him as much as I can."
In the end, Zoe did not shake Sam's hand, but sniffed instead.
She smiles at the fact that he helped her, but she is disappointed that she could not open up to him.
"Hey."
"What?"
"You were one of those lepers, weren't you?"
What about it?
"Do you have a grudge against me?"
I thought I should ask.
She had been hostile to me since our first encounter, but it would make sense if she was one of the Lepsy's dependents.
She had taken my husband's life. No wonder.
Even though Douglas ordered her to do so, I can only be grateful to her for cooperating with Sam.
That is why I decided to confront her.
I could not leave the lepers free.
I do not regret taking Lepsy's life for the sake of Sam's loved ones, for the sake of the people who live in this country.
It was difficult for us to understand each other in that place, and we were not even close to being able to talk to each other on equal terms.
Sam had no other choice but to fight.
Still, he made the best choice.
But not for Zoe. Sam wanted to face Zoey, and if she had a grudge, he knew he had to accept it.
"No - I don't hold a grudge."
Surprisingly, however, Zoey's response was not what Sam expected.
"I am grateful to Master Lepsey for giving me peace of mind. But I am angry because I don't understand how you could have taken Lepsey's life with your puny power. I do not want you to question Master Lepsey's ability because of your weakness."
"He was strong. Stronger than anyone I've ever fought.
"I know that very well without you telling me."
I'm sure you're right," nodded Sam.
Sam had never known Lepsey at his best, at his strongest.
He felt a little sorry for that.
He wished he could have met Lepsy in his prime, when he wasn't so riled up by his anger.
I have a word of advice for you.
"Yes, I'm listening."
"I have been knighted by Vivienne Claxtons, the Vampire and Demon Lord of the Beginning, who has judged me to be of quasi-magical power. I myself am puzzled by such a waste of a reputation, but even so, I am stronger than you."
"Of course."
"You couldn't even react to my moves. I'm telling you, that wasn't my full power. Do you understand? You will never be able to survive against us demons."
"I understand that much."
Sam is no fool.
He knows that he can't beat Zoe in front of him, let alone the Demon King Douglas and the Demon King Evangeline, even if he were to stand on his head.
It is a nonsense idea that we can use the same blow that defeated Lepsy.
He could not be so shameless as to count as his own power a magic of which he did not know the meaning or the cost.
"Even if Master Douglas and the others are friendly to you, some of the demon tribe would be foolish enough to kill you for defeating Master Lepsy and take the place of the Demon King. The Demon Lords are keeping a close watch on you, but you never know when he may appear before you. You'd better be prepared.
Thanks for the advice.
"Hmm. You can live in fear at best."
Zoe's advice is something that Sam was concerned about as well.
Defeating a great entity comes with risks.
It is not surprising that some demons might think they can beat Sam even if they cannot beat Lepsey. In fact, it might be a way of igniting the demons whose ambition had been stagnant.
The Sam of the past might have laughed at the strongmen who might emerge and said, "I hope so.
But the Sam of today did not see it that way.
Sam has people to protect. People he loves. And if they were to be harmed, he knew that he would have to--
"At best, you will be strong enough to live up to the name of Master Lepsy. If you can be strong.
With these words, Zoe turns her back on Sam and begins to walk through the bustle.
"Well, goodbye."
"Yeah, see you."
She utters a parting shot and disappears without a sound.
Once again, Sam, unable to react to her movements, clenched his fists tightly.
Let's be strong so that we don't lose our precious existence. I vowed.
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Today, many people come and go in King's Landing. Amidst the hustle and bustle, Sam sees Zoe off.
Ur and the others are not here. It would have been impolite to let Zoey go home after she had told him she did not need a send-off, so Sam had come to see her off on behalf of the others.
Jonathan tried to show his gratitude, but Zoe clearly refused.
In front of the big gate at the entrance to the capital of the Kingdom of Skye, Sam offered his right hand to Zoey.
"Hmm. You don't have to thank me. Master Douglas gave the order. Besides, it didn't work out."
"Still, I'm grateful for your help. Of course, you can thank Douglas, too."
"I'll tell him as much as I can."
In the end, Zoe did not shake Sam's hand, but sniffed instead.
She smiles at the fact that he helped her, but she is disappointed that she could not open up to him.
"Hey."
"What?"
"You were one of those lepers, weren't you?"
What about it?
"Do you have a grudge against me?"
I thought I should ask.
She had been hostile to me since our first encounter, but it would make sense if she was one of the Lepsy's dependents.
She had taken my husband's life. No wonder.
Even though Douglas ordered her to do so, I can only be grateful to her for cooperating with Sam.
That is why I decided to confront her.
I could not leave the lepers free.
I do not regret taking Lepsy's life for the sake of Sam's loved ones, for the sake of the people who live in this country.
It was difficult for us to understand each other in that place, and we were not even close to being able to talk to each other on equal terms.
Sam had no other choice but to fight.
Still, he made the best choice.
But not for Zoe. Sam wanted to face Zoey, and if she had a grudge, he knew he had to accept it.
"No - I don't hold a grudge."
Surprisingly, however, Zoey's response was not what Sam expected.
"I am grateful to Master Lepsey for giving me peace of mind. But I am angry because I don't understand how you could have taken Lepsey's life with your puny power. I do not want you to question Master Lepsey's ability because of your weakness."
"He was strong. Stronger than anyone I've ever fought.
"I know that very well without you telling me."
I'm sure you're right," nodded Sam.
Sam had never known Lepsey at his best, at his strongest.
He felt a little sorry for that.
He wished he could have met Lepsy in his prime, when he wasn't so riled up by his anger.
I have a word of advice for you.
"Yes, I'm listening."
"I have been knighted by Vivienne Claxtons, the Vampire and Demon Lord of the Beginning, who has judged me to be of quasi-magical power. I myself am puzzled by such a waste of a reputation, but even so, I am stronger than you."
"Of course."
"You couldn't even react to my moves. I'm telling you, that wasn't my full power. Do you understand? You will never be able to survive against us demons."
"I understand that much."
Sam is no fool.
He knows that he can't beat Zoe in front of him, let alone the Demon King Douglas and the Demon King Evangeline, even if he were to stand on his head.
It is a nonsense idea that we can use the same blow that defeated Lepsy.
He could not be so shameless as to count as his own power a magic of which he did not know the meaning or the cost.
"Even if Master Douglas and the others are friendly to you, some of the demon tribe would be foolish enough to kill you for defeating Master Lepsy and take the place of the Demon King. The Demon Lords are keeping a close watch on you, but you never know when he may appear before you. You'd better be prepared.
Thanks for the advice.
"Hmm. You can live in fear at best."
Zoe's advice is something that Sam was concerned about as well.
Defeating a great entity comes with risks.
It is not surprising that some demons might think they can beat Sam even if they cannot beat Lepsey. In fact, it might be a way of igniting the demons whose ambition had been stagnant.
The Sam of the past might have laughed at the strongmen who might emerge and said, "I hope so.
But the Sam of today did not see it that way.
Sam has people to protect. People he loves. And if they were to be harmed, he knew that he would have to--
"At best, you will be strong enough to live up to the name of Master Lepsy. If you can be strong.
With these words, Zoe turns her back on Sam and begins to walk through the bustle.
"Well, goodbye."
"Yeah, see you."
She utters a parting shot and disappears without a sound.
Once again, Sam, unable to react to her movements, clenched his fists tightly.
Let's be strong so that we don't lose our precious existence. I vowed.
Thank you."Today, many people come and go in King's Landing. Amidst the hustle and bustle, Sam sees Zoe off.Ur and the others are not here. It would have been impolite to let Zoey go home after she had told him she did not need a send-off, so Sam had come to see her off on behalf of the others.Jonathan tried to show his gratitude, but Zoe clearly refused.In front of the big gate at the entrance to the capital of the Kingdom of Skye, Sam offered his right hand to Zoey."Hmm. You don't have to thank me. Master Douglas gave the order. Besides, it didn't work out.""Still, I'm grateful for your help. Of course, you can thank Douglas, too.""I'll tell him as much as I can."In the end, Zoe did not shake Sam's hand, but sniffed instead.She smiles at the fact that he helped her, but she is disappointed that she could not open up to him."Hey.""What?""You were one of those lepers, weren't you?"What about it?"Do you have a grudge against me?"I thought I should ask.She had been hostile to me since our first encounter, but it would make sense if she was one of the Lepsy's dependents.She had taken my husband's life. No wonder.Even though Douglas ordered her to do so, I can only be grateful to her for cooperating with Sam.That is why I decided to confront her.I could not leave the lepers free.I do not regret taking Lepsy's life for the sake of Sam's loved ones, for the sake of the people who live in this country.It was difficult for us to understand each other in that place, and we were not even close to being able to talk to each other on equal terms.Sam had no other choice but to fight.Still, he made the best choice.But not for Zoe. Sam wanted to face Zoey, and if she had a grudge, he knew he had to accept it."No - I don't hold a grudge."Surprisingly, however, Zoey's response was not what Sam expected."I am grateful to Master Lepsey for giving me peace of mind. But I am angry because I don't understand how you could have taken Lepsey's life with your puny power. I do not want you to question Master Lepsey's ability because of your weakness.""He was strong. Stronger than anyone I've ever fought."I know that very well without you telling me."I'm sure you're right," nodded Sam.Sam had never known Lepsey at his best, at his strongest.He felt a little sorry for that.He wished he could have met Lepsy in his prime, when he wasn't so riled up by his anger.I have a word of advice for you."Yes, I'm listening.""I have been knighted by Vivienne Claxtons, the Vampire and Demon Lord of the Beginning, who has judged me to be of quasi-magical power. I myself am puzzled by such a waste of a reputation, but even so, I am stronger than you.""Of course.""You couldn't even react to my moves. I'm telling you, that wasn't my full power. Do you understand?You will never be able to survive against us demons.""I understand that much."Sam is no fool.He knows that he can't beat Zoe in front of him, let alone the Demon King Douglas and the Demon King Evangeline, even if he were to stand on his head.It is a nonsense idea that we can use the same blow that defeated Lepsy.He could not be so shameless as to count as his own power a magic of which he did not know the meaning or the cost."Even if Master Douglas and the others are friendly to you, some of the demon tribe would be foolish enough to kill you for defeating Master Lepsy and take the place of the Demon King. The Demon Lords are keeping a close watch on you, but you never know when he may appear before you. You'd better be prepared.Thanks for the advice."Hmm. You can live in fear at best."Zoe's advice is something that Sam was concerned about as well.Defeating a great entity comes with risks.It is not surprising that some demons might think they can beat Sam even if they cannot beat Lepsey. In fact, it might be a way of igniting the demons whose ambition had been stagnant.The Sam of the past might have laughed at the strongmen who might emerge and said, "I hope so.But the Sam of today did not see it that way.Sam has people to protect. People he loves. And if they were to be harmed, he knew that he would have to--"At best, you will be strong enough to live up to the name of Master Lepsy. If you can be strong.With these words, Zoe turns her back on Sam and begins to walk through the bustle."Well, goodbye.""Yeah, see you."She utters a parting shot and disappears without a sound.Once again, Sam, unable to react to her movements, clenched his fists tightly.Let's be strong so that we don't lose our precious existence. I vowed.
