Chapter 249: Chapter 249
Arthur's Point of View
Reed Family Farmstead
I opened a portal that returned us down to the Redd Family Farmstead. All of us were quiet as we went inside. Austin ran upstairs to help get my room ready while Cassidy had a few more errands to run. That left Augustus and me alone. Relocating to the kitchen, we sat down in our usual spots as the elderly man readied some tea.
Covering my eyes with one hand, I heard him speak. "How're ya doin, Arthur? Really?" He asked earnestly.
"Not good." Lowering my hand, I saw a concerned look on his face. "My mind is in turmoil, and I'm doing my best to hide it, but my emotions are running rampant right now." The source of this content is N0veII_bIn
"And that's cause yer energy levels directly affect yer mind, correct?" I nodded. "Which explains why yer actin out more than usual."
"I'm acting out more than usual because I almost killed the Vithari Queen along with Alwin." My eyes met his. "Heard there was some manner of dispute about what to do with me while I was out." Augustus frowned. "With a frayed mind, I almost acted on impulse. Thankfully, Lucia was there to distract me."
He leaned in after taking a sip. "Have ya ever thought about tellin' her? That girl has looked everywhere for clues about her parents." Gesturing to me, he continued to whisper. "It's clear ya care about her, and Cassidy has noticed as well. Chances are Lady Lucia has as well. Yer not bein careful."
Holding up my nub, I glared at him. "This was from being careful!" My voice had raised, and I caught myself before calming myself down. "Look, I'm doing what I think is best."
Augustus nodded at that and leaned back. "That's all we can do." Swirling his drink around, the elderly man was quiet for a moment. "Thank you, Arthur." At my raised brow, he clarified. "Cassidy told me what ya did. Shoving her out of the way with the last of yer strength..." Pointing at my arm, a few tears came to the man's eyes. "Not many would be willing ta make that kind of sacrifice."
"Does it look like I'm joking?" I asked back.
"You'll think of somethin. Ya always do."
Closing my eyes, I smirked. "I suppose I have no choice, but first, I need to recover more of my energy. It'd help if I had my sword."
Reed smirked back. "Ah suppose that's somethin that won't be too hard ta take care of." He leaned in with a knowing look. "Ya already know where it is, don't ya?"
Opening a portal to my side and above us, my sword fell out into my remaining hand. "I might have a sneaking suspicion." Augustus chuckled at that. "It's good to have this back. Never feel quite right without it."
"That sword special?"
"Given its color coordination, I'm going to say yes."
Raising his tea, Augustus chuckled. "All hail the king and his weird lookin sword."
Rolling my eyes, I shot back. "You're weird looking! Fix your wrinkles!"
"Wrinkles are a sign of wisdom."
"I got wrinkles on my nut-sac. How wise can it be?" Augustus guffawed loudly right as Austin entered the kitchen.
"What'd Ah miss?" The boy inquired.