Chapter 192: Chapter 192
Arthur's Point of View
Reed Family Farmstead
My eyes darted down to the young Dragon. "Arceana and Elincia will be unable to deny me this boon, Ty. If you wish to become stronger, I can help you, but it will be painful!" The source of this content is N0veII_bIn
He opened his mouth again with a large smile. "Ye-"
I cut him off. "Be very careful in what you choose, Ty." I warned. "This life... This life was decided for me before I even had a chance. It was chosen for me and I will not do that to you. You need to think very carefully on this. What it means for you." The Dragon child looked at me nervously. "Because once you choose it, there is no going back." I shook my head. "I can't, and won't, allow you to stop."
Naturally, Ty seemed to lose some enthusiasm and became unsure. "Why will I be unable to stop?"
With a small frown, I answered honestly. "Because I won't let you." Taking a knee in front of the boy, I explained. "Despite what you and everyone else might think," I started as I gestured to the room. "I'm not a good person, Ty. I've done things I'm ashamed of and was a very different person before." A weak chuckle escaped my lips at that. "I'm a hypocrite, a liar, cruel, and so much more."
Ty seemed even more hesitant. "Will you be cruel to me?"
I nodded. "At times, yes. My training is not for the faint of heart and not for those without the will to see it through. It's dangerous, painful, and more."
"But I will become strong?"
She sighed. "Given how you have proven time and time again that removing my sister and I, is not your objective, I will trust you. Especially since you have spared us time and time again. You are a mystery, one that I will continue to look into, but do not expect us to bend over backwards for you every time you threaten us, Arthur."
"Wouldn't dream of it."
"I mean it. Arceana and I are willing to work with you. Well, I am after the stunt she pulled, but I will not be cowed."
I smirked at that. "As a ruler shouldn't be." Patting her cheek condescendingly, I moved past her. "You take care of your students and I'll take care of mine."
Before I could move towards the group, Elincia grabbed my arm firmly and stopped me. Turning to her, I quirked a brow as she continued to look straight ahead. Normally, this would've irked me, but there was something clearly on her mind that was worrying her. Something other than me.
"Is there something else bothering you?"
Elincia began after a moment. "That Demon you said that is inside of me..." She trailed off before looking at me. "Can you remove it?"
Exhaling long at that, I rubbed the back of my neck as she let my arm go. "I don't know."
"Please!" The Priestess suddenly said in a fearful tone and hushed tone. "I have seen what happens to those with Demons infecting them... There is nothing that terrifies me more than becoming like them."
My arm flopped to my side at that, and I closed my eyes. "Maybe. Let me think on how to proceed and get Ty started on his training. You have flare ups when under pressure. As long as no Demons invade, I imagine you'll be just fine."
She smiled softly at that with a relieved smile. "Thank you, Arthur."
"Don't thank me yet. I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'll do something... Eventually."