The eyes in the painting simultaneously narrowed in delight, gazing at Lucian with greed and satisfaction as if they had already secured him in their grasp.
The bright red energy completed its task and quickly withdrew, leaving Lucian alone, his eyes still glowing with an undissipated crimson hue.
He lifted his head, his gaze hazy as he looked at the eyes before him. Those eyes widened as if the eyeballs were about to pop out of their sockets, staring at Lucian in anticipation, waiting for the reaction they longed for.
At last, Lucian blinked, his expression growing clearer. He opened his eyes wide and looked at the eyes before him, but what he said instantly extinguished their excitement.
"So how can we save them? They wanted to gain great power, but I didn't want them to become monsters. I want them to be our parents again—for me and you! If they return to normal, they'll surely remember you. They won't lock you up anymore!"
