39: Lies
Lara gripped the candle, slightly deforming it in her hands.
"Dad, I'm not a child anymore... I know how to fend for myself. You forced me to learn how to fight. Shouldn't I help destroy those who threaten us?"
Sebastien sighed. "… Lara, you are my only heir. I asked Agatha to teach you those things so that you can survive."
"If I'm truly your heir, then you should stop push me away, father. The kingdom's problems are my problem, too. Why do you shoulder these burdens alone?"
"I can't, daughter, it's too dangerous... Velhellah is not safe for you right now, so leave… You have to."
Lara closed her eyes and sighed.
Her father is stubborn. And so was she.
"Then my answer is no." she said with determination.
That anger him.
"You will not disobey me again, Lara Louis!" Her father's booming voice made her flinch, but Lara didn't back down.
"No!"
