There was no trace of deceit, only the weight of earnest promise in his words.
Zerina looked momentarily dazed "Why… why are you going so far for us? Even if you like demi humans, going this far doesn't make sense. You… those words did not contain any lie, you are serious about getting us those rights. Why would you do all this for us?"
If someone you don't even know and is not even from the same race, says that he wants to protect you all and elevate your status in this kingdom, anybody would be suspicious.
What's more, Zerina was the chief of the demi humans tribes living in the Arcknight territory. She was responsible for the lives of her people, to give them a livelihood they deserved. No one could imagine how much burden she carried on those shoulders of hers.
It was no wonder that after hearing his words, tears streaked down her cheeks.
Reinhardt wiped the panther girl's eyes with his handkerchief.
