Chapter 254 - 207 : Come Back (1/2)
On the roof of the tower that symbolized the headquarters of the MoonStar sect, Arthur stood there, gazing at the large building in his view, newly built pagodas, disciples that are sparring with each other, elders lecturing the juniors and so on… It was a peaceful atmosphere one where most of these people, who were ignorant about what's happening or what's about to come, are able to enjoy their lives without feeling anxious, worried.
To say injustice doesn't exist in his sect would be a lie, but at least it's not as extreme as the on the outside, where the strong take everything from the weak, uses their lives like disposable toys.
”It's amazing to see how fast the sect prospered, don't you think?”
As he was lost in thoughts, a feminine voice was heard from behind him. Arthur glanced at the newly arrived figure who was none other than the temporary sect master, Anastassia.
”I must say, you did a great job. None would have been to perform better than you did.”
Anastassia joined him on the roof, standing beside him and gazing at the sect territory.
”It wasn't only me, many people contributed. Although this position is appealing, I'm more eager to see you come back with Lucy and take the reigns, after all, it is quite tiring for most of the times.”
”Come back, huh…”
Anastassia turned her head to look at his dazing expression, she frowned and said
”Hmpf! The person I know wouldn't be so pessimistic and lose all hopes before even fighting. I remember when I first met you, you were so arrogant, thinking you're a big deal… and indeed, you had the strength to back it up but that attitude of yours irritated me a lot. I wonder, where did that person go?”
Arthur stared back at her, he opened his mouth to talk but hesitated for a few seconds before speaking:
”It's just that… lots of things happened, I met and fought many people, strong ones beyond comprehension yet I managed to defeat them and remain alive. This time, however, I'm not feeling that usual confidence, that certainty of winning or coming back alive.”
”You have died once, so why fear death this time?”
Arthur was momentarily startled, with his eyes wide open he stared at the woman in front of him, the surprise only lasted for a short time before he returned to his usual calmness.
”So you know…”
”Un! Lucy told me. She didn't warn me not to tell you, nonetheless, I refrained from doing so anyway.”
Arthur didn't care much if Anastassia knew what happened to him, he already considered her a close friend, moreover, he trusted Lucy and if she wanted to tell Anastassia, he wouldn't have stopped her from doing so.
”I do not fear death, I fear leaving a widow and a child without a father when I could have avoided such outcome.”
Anastassia patted him on his back and added:
”Just like every time, I trust that you'll come back. I can see it, this isn't your end, the story of Arthur and Lucy cannot end here, how can it? When you still haven't met her yet, am I right?”
Arthur let out a long sigh then took out the marriage ring he got from Lucy. He caressed the ring for some time before he passed it to Anastassia, who was confused by his actions.
”Since you're so sure I'll come back then I want you to keep this for me… just in case.”