Little Tyrant Doesn't Want to Meet with a Bad End Chapter 638: It’s Him

A person’s impression of someone else was usually rooted in the past. Impressions, especially negative ones, rarely changed unless there was an impactful event.

Negative emotions such as hatred and disgust remained constant over the years, whereas positive emotions such as intimacy and passion receded over time. It was ironic how humans desired good things, but they also had a tendency to overlook them.

Lilian Ackermann, from a young age, had always found Emperor Lukas frightening.

A child would usually harbor familial love for their father, even if their father was unapproachable. Yet, it might have been because of her reluctance to acknowledge Emperor Lukas’ deeds or her gut feeling arising from her Kingmaker Bloodline, but she had always felt afraid of him.

But this feeling changed today.

A part of the reason was her newfound strength. The two clashing auras proved that she finally had the strength to withstand Lukas’ might. The man whom she had always feared couldn’t stifle her any longer.

The other reason was her change in mindset. The damning evidence from Layton had fully convinced her that the man sitting on the throne was an enemy. Her conviction vanquished her hesitation, and the soldiers she had rallied reflected that.

After a prolonged exchange of gazes, Lilian slowly walked up to Emperor Lukas. Unlike before, she didn’t lower her head but confidently met his eyes.

“It has been a long time, Your Majesty—no, I should call you Father instead. You look fine as always.”

“Father? I see.”

Lukas was unfazed by Lilian’s remark, though his subtle nod indicated he understood what she was implying.

Her calling him ‘Your Majesty’ indicated her acknowledgement for his position, but switching it with ‘father’, although it sounded more intimate, was in fact refuting his supreme authority. This made her true intention apparent.

“I dislike meaningless pleasantries. I see you’re the same, Lilian.”

“I intended to be more respectful, but an earlier report changed my mind. It helped me toughen my resolve.”

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