Before Aurelia could say anything more, Loriel stepped forward from behind her chair, her usually jolly face showing genuine concern.
"Please," Loriel said, her voice softer than anyone had heard it before. The Saintess of Life actually bowed slightly toward Leon. "We truly need your help. I'm not trying to impress you or offer you riches. We genuinely need someone of your capabilities in the Higher Domain. Please, would you reconsider coming with us?"
The sincerity in her voice was unmistakable. Unlike Aurelia's authoritative approach, Loriel's plea came from a place of genuine need rather than pride or position.
Leon's expression softened slightly. The condescension from before vanished, replaced by something more respectful, which was not all; he also remembered being too harsh on her before, which made her quite upset with him, even so, she had forgotten everything.
