The Right Way (Part 2)

"Now that I think about it, when I accepted your marriage proposal and achieved the violet, Grandma told me that the secret lay in allowing myself to feel love whereas this time the Voidfeather had to let himself be poisoned by the Void's hate to merge with him.

"In a way, it was a step to the side if not even back. How could I not think about this sooner? How could no one do it?" Lith blurted out loud in surprise.

"Maybe because you and Solus are still shaken to your bones from today's events? Maybe because the others went through a lot as well and they have their own burden to carry? Also, consider that neither Leegaain nor Salaark-"

"Grandma!" The Overlord's angry voice cut her short.

"Privacy, dammit!" Kamila raised her fist with the middle finger extended since she had failed to sit up. "Leave us alone, Grandma, okay?"