"Even though I was born with a heavy burden, I never forgot the people around me who loved me. They looked forward to my growth. No matter what I became, I knew they would be proud of me."
"Never ignore the people beside you."
Anos fell into thoughtful silence after hearing that.
Illiya let out a small breath of relief. That was enough. After all, his personal experience couldn't apply to everyone, and every problem needed to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
Still, by sheer coincidence, he had now fulfilled Sebastian's request — he'd figured out the reason why the Demon King Anos kept a certain distance from those around him.
It was because the expectations placed on the Demon King were too heavy.
Anos had difficulty accepting them, afraid he would disappoint the very people who treated him with such kindness.
The one in the situation is often confused; the bystander sees things more clearly.
