"Liking knowledge is a good thing, there's no shame in proclaiming it loudly. It's quite remarkable for a child to feel intrinsically motivated to proudly exclaim, 'I like to study' without any coaxing or compulsion. They certainly deserve an adult's praise."
Was it an attempt to guide gently? Or was it a watchful anticipation of Roland's reaction? Li Lin's true intent was hard to decipher. Roland abruptly stood up, leveling his gaze on his 'guardian' who was squatting dow, his repressed emotions finally spilling out as he choked out his question:
"What a profound statement! Weren't you the one who killed my father, my mother, the villagers... the ones who should have been praising me?"
His low growl was clouded with a gloom that felt more oppressive and real than a loud outburst of emotions. It resonated more strongly.
Li Lin was his guardian, but also the murderer of all the villagers of Bodoe, making him Roland's sworn enemy.
