Knowing and seeing were two different things. None of them knew she was injured to such an extent.
Arachne quietly stared at the serpent for several moments without speaking.
Truthfully, she never cared much for Ophis.
The serpent rarely interacted with the others, nor did she make any attempt to grow closer to them.
And Arachne, in turn, never tried to connect with her either.
Yet even Arachne found herself feeling pity after seeing her like this.
Because the emotions Ophis carried right now were something Arachne deeply understood herself.
To lose the qualifications needed to stand beside Noah… That fear had always existed inside her.
It was the same fear that made her desperately chase strength. The same fear that made her terrified of being replaced one day.
Because if she could no longer support Noah… Then what purpose would remain for her existence afterward?
Arachne's gaze lingered silently on Ophis afterward.
