After all, Xue only experienced the callous side of Veau and he never had a chance to fully understand Veau as an individual.
Xue only saw Veau as a good friend who betrayed his trust in the most cruel way, a demon with no shred of warmth as friendships meant nothing to him.
He could clearly remember those cherished days he had with Veau and Zeau, their friendship wasn't just a simple friendship. They were like brothers, arguing, laughing and fighting. No matter what, they had each other's backs.
Would I have been like that too?
I think...I probably would.
Xue closed his eyes.
He would have turned out to be like the current Veau.
If he didn't have his closest friends by his side.
If he didn't have Cecil by his side.
When Eona shared about her past, Xue had an inkling as to why Veau turned out the way he is. Losing his family, his people and his lover all within a short span of time, and Zeau being the only survivor out of everyone he knew...