When Damaris heard her daughter's reply, a sad smile appeared on her face, and she couldn't bring herself to meet Hecate's eyes.
"I'm sorry for being a useless mother. I do hope you find your happiness," She softly spoke.
Damaris turned around and walked over to her husband and Archer. Hecate watched her depart and finally felt a sense of happiness.
As they spoke the guards returned with the chests of gold. When he saw this his eyes widened before he stored them in his Item Box.
After a wait, she would now be able to travel with him and leave the palace. She wondered if he would permit her to continue her potion studies.
Archer and her parents conversed for a couple of hours before he bid his farewells and approached Hecate, who was waiting on the bench.
Drawing closer, he inquired, "Are you ready to get out of here? Or do you need to collect something?"