Family members do not fear each other or guard against one another.
"This is the critical moment that decides success or failure..." Ron quickly weighed the pros and cons in his heart.
Reason told him he should retreat immediately and activate protective magic.
But intuition told him this was the only chance to gain Nari's complete trust.
If he failed, he might suffer severe physical damage, possibly leading to irreversible mutations.
But if he succeeded, he would gain absolute protection and support from an Apostle-level entity.
The weighing lasted less than three seconds.
"Of course, I would trust you."
Instead of retreating, Ron stepped forward resolutely, arms open wide, to embrace the tentacle emanating an aura of death.
"Because you are my mother, and I am your child. Family members... shouldn't be afraid of each other."
As soon as these words were spoken, all of Nari's eyes widened.
It clearly hadn't anticipated Ron's courage and trust.
