Chapter 322 - 275 : Joy (1/2)

By the time the three of them got back home, it was almost midnight. Arthur took Saly to a few more dungeons where she demonstrated her full power and managed to gain some levels and experiences at the same time.

The night was supposed to end but Arthur had one final errand before it was time for sleep. He left Saly with Lucy for some time as he opened a portal and traveled to Astria, more precisely, to Rey's room.

Previously, he left without receiving an answer from the sly kid and that's to leave him some time to think about it. Obviously, he wasn't going to let him ponder over such a matter forever, a day is more than enough to sort out his thoughts and make a decision, that could potentially change his future, if it's grasped, that is.

In the dark room, where there's nothing but a few decorations, a simple yet comfortable bed, and a normal desk, there was a lone and short figure standing at the center.

The boy was absent-minded as he dazedly stared at the wall facing him with a blank expression. Unlike past occasions, Rey wasn't scared or startled by the sudden appearance of the grey-haired man, who under the moonlight, his pupil pulsed with a mysterious silver light.

”I have come to hear your decision, Rey.”

Arthur cut through the case and demanded an answer. Lucy and Saly are waiting for him back home, moreover, it's meaningless to waste time with pleasantries and such with this kid.

”Sure.”

The boy only said one word but his tone confirmed his resoluteness.

”I will do it but only on one condition.”

”Which is?”

”I don't want Robin to ever know about this.”

He looked at Arthur straight in the eyes and faced him while showing a deadpan expression, trying to hide his emotions but his voice betrayed him as it clearly showed worry and restlessness.

”I already stated that this is a secret between us. Apart from my Lucy, my wife, no one else will know, you have my word.”

Arthur stretched his hand while saying these words, he didn't treat Rey as a kid but as an equal. With all that this little man experienced, he had long since matured, he just doesn't show it in front of Robin.

The two shook hands and after that, Arthur created a Spatial Tunnel, taking Rey with him to Earth.

...

Upon arriving on the apartment, they found it unusually empty. There was only Lucy, who was patiently waiting for Arthur. Once she sensed their arrival, she lightly nodded to Rey as a form of greeting then walked up to Arthur and said