Little Lisop keenly felt Gold's pain.
Such pain, just like his own before.
He had experienced it firsthand.
That's why he understood what Gold felt.
That's why he believed Gold hadn't meant to, that he had been compelled by such torment to make that choice—just as he had.
But he was fortunate, for he had the "Kind Father's" guidance.
Then...
Could Gold also be guided by the "Kind Father"?
Little Lisop immediately knelt on one knee and silently called upon the "Kind Father."
There was no direct response.
But Little Lisop wasn't disheartened.
Because—
He felt the warm power of the "Kind Father."
Within him.
In his blood.
Flowing through his entire body with his breath and the beating of his heart.
'Is this the "Grace" of the "Kind Father"?
Did the "Kind Father" foresee that I would face such a situation and so, granted me this "Grace" early on?'
An indescribable sense of emotion rose from the depths of Little Lisop's heart.