"I'm sorry," Sylphia said in between her tears.
Aldrian raised his eyebrows and smiled.
"What are you sorry for? There is nothing you need to be sorry about," he said.
"I don't know. I just want to say I'm sorry. Maybe I just feel guilty for crying and making you feel pain when you already have that kind of burden on your shoulders. You have such a big responsibility, as if you are carrying the entire universe on your shoulders, and you must stay strong for those who place their hope in you."
"Yet I'm crying, showing my weakness, and blaming myself. I even tried to be angry at you when I'm supposed to understand you better and not arrogantly think that I could help you in your grand scheme just by becoming stronger."
Aldrian kept stroking her hair as he listened, maintaining his smile.
