Others Summon Dragons, I Summon Legendary Knights novel Chapter 365

Chapter 365: Rikers Island

Arthur glanced at Godfrey. "Did you know I was adopted into this family? My wife was born into it. I was quite young back then, but I still remember those days at the orphanage. I would make sure my peers got fed; it was already a battle for food due to our numbers and some kids that just wanted more. I comforted those around me with what little words and food I had. This man you see wasn’t a stranger to starvation, not because I couldn’t fight for food, but because I chose to give it out to those weaker."

Arthur proceeded into the living room. "I fought off bullies; most of them were older than me, so I usually got beaten to a pulp, groaning for minutes on the ground. At least they didn’t hurt the others, I would tell myself."

He sat down on a sofa, eyes flickering. "That little boy wanted the pain to end with him because someone had to carry the pain for others to be happy. I cage my emotions because I am that anchor when they’re down, solace when they cry. I chose this stance as a guardian, and I will die without regret."

He looked at the silent Godfrey with a soft smile.

"That’s just how I grew up to become. You know Cain wants to remove trust from this world, from you. He inflicts pain and discord because he fears what trust can produce, what a united humanity might become."

His eyes met Godfrey’s blue eyes.

"But in this world, I will embrace trust." A warm smile appeared on his face. "Knowing I will be stabbed in the back again and again, and maybe one day die, but Cain will live dreading the man who refused to live by his rules. He will call me a fool, but then loathe this fool. All the days I shall draw breath, I will pave a path for my daughter and you."

Arthur’s bright smile, that peace on his face, confused Godfrey.

"I know you feel pain. We at the top feel it the most; we face death more than others. Power comes with responsibility, no matter how insensitive you are. It burdens you. Your pain might linger, but know you’re bringing back hope and joy. One day, you will rebuild the entirety of Pathan, you will restore a world and bring happiness to it. Let the pain end with you, with us."

Godfrey sat on the sofa opposite him and looked at the ground, then exhaled loudly.

"I think I should visit my mother."

Arthur raised an eyebrow.

Godfrey lifted up his head. "My mother is the incarnation of the mana tree. You see, I am an engineered product of that tree’s mad quest."

Arthur’s facial muscles relaxed, as this was the kind of shock that silenced a great crowd. He stared at Godfrey for a good while, then leaned back.

"I guess it all makes sense now."

"I guess it does." Godfrey’s flat response made Arthur focus on him.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify