It seemed he didn’t want to tell her, and Rose sighed: "I say, Doro, although you are contemplating, I have also been pondering a question."
"What exactly is this so-called charm... The power Mohe gave me is actually a form of mental control. If one has resistance in this regard, the effect is weak. However, most people do not possess such resistance, and the church actually has some countermeasures, so I transformed into a Goddess to make Bai Lushi harbor a wrong perception. During the happenings back then, my own charm ability actually didn’t have much effect, and what charmed Bai Lushi was his own misconception that he was facing a Goddess."
Doro couldn’t quite grasp it; although he understood what the girl meant, why was she saying this?
"So, Doro, I am thinking, perhaps, it’s not the Charming Demon that enchants the heart but the person themselves — the essence of the Charming Demon is to make people see what they desire most and to see the scenery they want most. This might be Mohe’s idea for creatures like me. I can’t charm you because I cannot read your will, and I can’t judge what it is you truly desire."
Her appearance began to change, from the sacred and elegant Charlette, to the cool and gentle Lisidorwei, the petite and adorable Adeline, the mysterious and profound Mohe, the lively and sexy Elf, the calm and innocent Ah Xion...
One after another, the faces of women appeared before Doro. The Charming Demon perfectly replicated these people’s appearances, expressions, and movements.
Doro just watched these transformations.
Finally, Rose reverted to her own appearance: "So, Doro, who is it you most want to see? Who attracts you the most? Do you have an answer?"
"That is where the problem lies. Even though you are married to Miss Lisidorwei, even when I became Miss Lisidorwei, in my perception, your soul remained as calm as ever — you have long since locked your heart away, haven’t you?"
Locked your heart away?
"You still have all sorts of emotions, yet you do not trust women. You say you will cultivate a good relationship with Lisidorwei, but in reality, you dare not place more trust in girls. Because you fear being betrayed again, and you fear undergoing that kind of psychological pain again. In this regard, you are a coward."
Her gaze was like Mohe’s at the moment.
Eyes that could see everything. As if staring directly into one’s heart.
"Trusting others is a difficult thing. It’s better to trust yourself than others. I can accomplish everything on my own; I don’t need to trust anyone — I think this is the best state, but I can’t reach this state. Mohe’s state is my ideal state."
Doro didn’t deny Rose’s words: "I must admit, the things that happened in the past, I can’t completely let go. I sought revenge, carried out punishment, but... one must learn from lessons and then grow, like how parents taught you not to sneak a bite before everyone started eating when you were young because it was impolite... Is there really a difference? Speaking of the scars in the heart, actually, feeling pain helps you understand the risks."
He spoke his thoughts: "Before starting a business, one should consider what to do if there’s a loss, rather than just thinking about making money. In reality, making money is a minority case, right? Similarly, before trusting others, one should think of the outcome of betrayal and see if they can bear the betrayal. Like every time I consider Mohe’s proposals, I wonder what to do if Mohe is deceiving me. What could I do? Such thoughts, I believe, are a sign of growth."
"The past me always wanted to think positively, believing everyone was kind, maybe made a mistake temporarily, and offering love and warmth would inevitably correct them — but that’s not the case, right? A mature man is called mature because he can shoulder various things, right? If one stubbornly believes things will turn out well... Such naive thoughts make it difficult to shoulder things, right? One should consider the consequences before acting and be ready to accept them."
Rose patiently listened to Doro finish, then she just hugged Doro: "Hearing this, it sounds rather selfish, Doro. It’s like you wrap your heart in armor because you fear getting hurt. You block out everything from the outside and then proudly say, ’I knew this would happen all along,’ maintaining the appearance of being unharmed, upholding your dignity. This is quite pathetic."
"Pathetic is better than being hurt."
Doro didn’t say anything about pushing Rose away; he was simply expressing his thoughts.
"So, this time, do you plan on doing the same?"
"Did Mohe say anything to you?"
"She probably wouldn’t have the leisure. If she wanted me to know, she would have called me over yesterday. I think she is going to do something, but for you, it’s a difficult decision, which is why you’re so distracted."