Chapter 684 Paranoia

• Lailah couldn't help but wonder, “Why not?”
• Gilmat explained, “I know that the Holy Maiden wishes to depart, and she may do so. Holy Maiden, you've already made many sacrifices for our apeman clan. We can't confine you here for a lifetime. However, you will forever be our Holy Maiden. After you leave, I will take care of the apeman clan, but you will always be our Holy Maiden, and we will always follow your command.” He paused and continued, “Holy Maiden, you were personally chosen by the former clan chief as our Holy Maiden. You led us in defeating the leader of the beastmen. You are the spiritual pillar of our Apeman clan. Therefore, you may no longer stay, but you must forever remain as the Holy Maiden. Do you understand?”
• Complex emotions flickered in Lailah's eyes as she grasped Gilmat's meaning. Her existence was akin to a form of religious faith for the Apeman clan.