I'm Really Not the Demon God's Lackey Chapter 80: Slaying A God

Haa... He probably means for me to give him some guidance and instructions before actually making a move.

Besides that, from the way he is swearing loyalty... Could he be an initial companion granted during the beginner storyline? And giving me the best sword in the village?

Lin Jie raised an eyebrow, quickly taking two steps back and standing up. "You've thought things through? Is this your decision?

"What you truly hope to do isn't something that can be resolved simply by telling me a couple of lines. You have to take action earnestly and atone for all that you have done. None of your people whom you have already forgotten won't forgive you for all the time you have wasted away. If you still intend to maintain that feeble mentality, then it would be best if you continue holing up yourself over here."

These words weren't meant to be a blow to the fellow's self-confidence, but indirectly questioning if he was up to the task.

After all, Lin Jie didn't know how much longer this dream would last, so giving a tragic character some psychological guidance and chicken soup to help him see renewed hope in life didn't seem all that bad.

Lin Jie was simply the light of enlightenment and could feel his entire body radiating with positivity.

Candela stood up once again and muttered gravely, "I understand.

"My soul has long whittled away over the eons. As punishment for my rampage, the madness born of malicious resentment has bound with me and has even become a part of me...

"When that curse dissipated, what remains here is just the last remnants of my soul's final obsession.

"You are right, I just wanted to use other's forgiveness as an excuse to escape. I truly no longer have such a right to do something for my kingdom or people, but rather, I no longer have the right to continue on with my cowardice.

"This time, there's no longer glory, nor the elf king Candela. I'm just... a returning exile."

The elf's gaze now had a look of resolve as he gazed at the wide expanse of scorched earth. "Before I completely wither away, I feel

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