"Not at all." Rael shook his head, his expression serious. "I believe that's a very noble reason."
Silas nodded, the air around him turning slightly softer.
"I apologize for the rant. It's just been a very long time since I've shared this story with anyone," he said.
"Did you get revenge on the people who did this to you?" Rael asked calmly.
"Indeed." Silas smiled. "After I evolved, the first thing that I did was kill all the higher-ups of the Hollow Kingdom. It was very simple to the point I began to wonder how we lost to such a disorganized kingdom in the first place."
"I see... well, I'm glad you were able to get rid of them," Rael said plainly. "But as for your wish of mortality, I believe I can grant it. But in exchange, I want you to promise that you will hand over the Kingdom of Aurenthia to me."
The moment Rael finished his words, deathly silence ensued. But it was clear that Silas was about to attack him; after all, mana had already begun gathering in his fist.