Rise of The Anti God (Web Novel)

”Hoho, I don ’t want you to get disappointed in your own skills since my condition is impossible to cure. Actually, if I do take any medical treatments it would simply aggravate my condition. So, there is no need for you to take any trouble. I simply wanted to see you because of how close you were to Lily. Her face just lights up whenever she talks about you and even praises your sword skills to the extreme. Most of all, I thank you for there for her when even her own family only causes her misery. ” The Ancestor said in a plain tone but in his eyes, there were flickers of various emotions.

Damien was surprised that a powerhouse like him was looking at him in such high regard. He could see how much the Ancestor cared for Lily and he knew the Ancestor probably didn ’t even have to thank anyone in his time as an Ancestor before.

”Your Highness doesn ’t have to thank me for anything. As her friend, the least I can do is to help her. So, please allow me to still check up on your condition. Maybe you never know, I could be of some help. ” Damien said in a sincere tone.

”Cough…cough… ” The Ancestor suddenly coughed up blood and Damien ’s brows knit together realizing that probably the Ancestor does not have much time left. He knew the Ancestor must have been holding up blood in his lungs for some time to not alarm Lily.

The Ancestor sighed, ”Fine. But don ’t tell Lily about my condition. I don ’t want her to worry anymore. I have never seen her smile genuinely for the past few years till she met you. And I would not like to see that smile disappear. She has been like a granddaughter to me and I have watched her grow all these years. Even her father was like a son to me but I failed to protect him. I have never been more disappointed in myself. ”

The Ancestor had a rigid expression as his eyes crinkled thinking about how even with all his power he fell for vicious schemes because of his greed.

Damien saw how the Ancestor ’s expression changed when he talked about Lily ’s father.