Chapter 3969

“Resume the story and your explanation, sweetie.” Menadion said.

A wave of Solus’ hand and the sand castle reappeared, along with all the puppets still in the same spot as when she had banished them a few seconds ago.

“As I was saying, the friends I’ve retained from my old life are either people like Aunt Loka and Malyshka, who wouldn’t have abandoned me even if I turned into a crazy Lich, or those who stuck around long enough to see Elphyn the party girl become Elphyn the super competitive workaholic.

“I’m not proud of either of them, but at least Elphyn the workaholic was a respectable person. She was still mean and narrow-minded, but at least she put her energy into something more meaningful than short-term pleasure.” Solus blushed at the recollection of her past-self stunts.

“I understand that for the current you Elphyn’s actions are questionable, but she was a good person.” Menadion replied. “Maybe a few people questioned her judgment, but no one ever doubted her character.”

“No one ever doubted her talent and potential as your daughter and only heir, you mean.” Solus snorted, double-checking the Hush zone around the toddlers. “My character was weighed, measured, and found wanting.

“Otherwise, at least one person would have questioned your story about Elphyn getting her head straight after ‘getting pregnant’ out of wedlock. Instead, all the most ancient and wise creatures of Mogar who have met the old me didn’t doubt for a second that I could have been so reckless.”