NOVEL NEXT Chapter 221 The irony! Bella's hesitation!
221 The irony! Bella's hesitation!
Chapter 221
"I don't know!" Bella shouted. Her voice cracked, raw with frustration and fear. She froze, realizing there was no need to yell at her sister, who was only looking out for her.
"I'm sorry…" She quickly apologized. "I don't know, I—I'm just as confused as you."
Her voice softened, guilt swelling in her chest. She felt guilty for yelling at Evelyn, despite the fact that the latter was worried sick for her.
"No, it's my fault for pressing you so much. I should have known better." Evelyn quickly comforted her sister as she pulled her into a hug.
The warmth of the hug calmed Bella's nerves a little, but the weight of her situation remained heavy in the air between them.
"Don't worry. Teacher Alison is currently searching for the materials on her own. It was also due to this whole situation that she wasn't there when you guys were attacked by heretics. In a way, I was also responsible for putting your lives in danger… If not for me, Teacher would have been there, and you all wouldn't have had to suffer like that."
"No! It has nothing to do with you. Those heretics were planning to spread chaos anyway. And I don't think any of us would ever blame you. Besides, sister, you probably don't know, but Oliver is really strong. He even led us all calmly without flinching in fear. Even I was anxious at that time."
Bella's eyes softened as Evelyn spoke. Hearing about Oliver brought a faint smile to her lips, easing the tension between them.
Evelyn talked a lot about what had happened back then, and Bella smiled as the mood lightened.
"Sister, I think we should tell Mom and Dad about this. They can surely help us get the heart of a Null Beast!" Evelyn suggested.
Her voice was full of hope, clinging to the belief that their powerful family could find a solution.
"No." Bella shook her head. "It will be my last resort. I want to trust Teacher, and you are not going to talk about it with anyone."
"But sister, why—?"
"Evelyn." Bella firmly called out to her. "I want you to promise me this. You are not going to say a single word to Mom or Dad. I trusted you and told you everything. Promise me?"
Evelyn hesitated, her chest tightening. Evelyn felt conflicted. She couldn't help but feel puzzled, thinking her sister was being careless. Their clan surely had better networks and a huge number of exorcists. If they wanted to, they could surely find a Null Beast.
So why was her sister being like this? Why was she so stubborn? She didn't know what to do.
Looking at her sister's firm expression and desperate eyes, she finally said, "Fine, but the moment I feel your condition has worsened any further, or if Teacher takes too long, then I will tell the clan without even asking you."
"Alright." Bella nodded and gently patted her head.
Evelyn didn't say much afterward, and after spending some time with her sister, she, too, returned to her residence.
Her mind was a storm of thoughts as she left, frustration and determination swirling together.
"Sister, don't worry. Even if I can't tell Mom and Dad, I will get those materials for you."
Her eyes were determined. She was prepared to get those materials for her sister, even if she had to roam the entire world for them.
But doubt gnawed at her mind.
"But…"
She couldn't help but bite her lip, a habit she had whenever she was frustrated or emotional, as she thought about her own helplessness.
She had the divine light element as her primary element, an element also known to be the ultimate cure for any illness.
Yet, she was unable to heal her own sister. The irony of her situation stung like a wound. This wasn't because the element of light was lacking but rather because her control and expertise over the element were what truly lacked.
Had she mastered her element more, maybe she would have been able to ease her sister's worries without relying on external materials like this.
The bitterness of her inadequacy gnawed at her, but she pushed it aside, focusing instead on what she could do.
Why was her sister hiding her condition from their parents?
She had a bold guess. Her sister, being the most talented of her generation, was someone everyone looked up to. She had to maintain an image that represented not only herself but also the entire clan. She was burdened by the weight of the expectations that came with being one of the main heirs of such a prestigious clan.
People even referred to her as "the next clan master," "the future clan head," "the most talented," and so on…
She was famed for her rare element of magnetism in the clan. It was expected of her to prove her mastery and strength over this rare element. In the eyes of such people, revealing this condition would be admitting to a personal failure, which could jeopardize her position as an heir and damage the reputation of their family as well.
Despite knowing that the clan would offer help, her sister's pride and desire to live up to the clan's high standards drove her to handle the situation alone.
Bella was ready to bear it all alone.
Furthermore, there was the underlying fear of disappointing her family…
As an heir, much was expected of her, and she didn't want to appear weak or in need of saving. Her pride was as strong as her element. She wanted to prove that she could conquer the challenges tied to her unique abilities without relying on the clan's intervention, believing that if she solved this problem independently, it would solidify her worthiness as an heir.
Evelyn personally felt that this wasn't necessary. Was her life more important than her reputation as the clan heir? Why did her sister care about other people's opinions?
Would it diminish her value? No, definitely not. The faster she healed, the quicker she could become stronger.
Or… maybe it was nothing like that, and her sister simply felt that the attention and resources of the clan should remain focused on larger, more important concerns, such as dealing with demons?
Her condition, though serious, might not seem as pressing compared to the threats demons posed.
Evelyn's thoughts churned, but one thing was clear— her sister wouldn't suffer. Not on her watch.
As long as she was alive, she would make sure that nothing ever happened to the people she cherished.
At that moment, unknown to Evelyn, her body was shrouded in a glowing white divine light. It was as if the stars were acknowledging the resolve she had taken and giving her the power to back up the resolve she had made.
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