Chapter 518: Chapter 518
Arthur's Point of View
Rudnurth's Prison
Stopping my assault, the ring stopped glowing. That is until I grabbed Rudnurth by the neck and lifted him in the air to choke him. However, as the man tried to gasp for air, the ring glowed again. My lip twitched in anger, as did my nose. Reluctantly, I dropped Rudnurth.
A voice called out softly. "I love that boy." Rudnurth's eyes widened as Aydan's voice came from the ring. "Spare my son. Please." My friend's voice pleaded.
Closing my eyes as my shoulders slumped, I placed my hand over Rudnurth's mouth. My grip tightened slightly, but only for a moment. I grunted in frustration before slowly pouring some of my energy into him. Given this cell restricted his magic, this was about all I could do for him. Thankfully, he immediately put it to use, and his wounds started healing.
I pulled away before he was fully healed because I still wanted him to feel some manner of pain in here. Crouched down in front of him, Rudnurth and I stared at one another as he licked the blood on his lips. Most of his broken bones were healed as his limbs were no longer bent in strange directions, but he still had many cuts. The source of this content is N0veII_bIn
"That's twice now I've held your life in my hands, and twice I have given it back to you. The next time," Standing, I opened a portal. "Your life is mine." Before I stepped into it, Rudnurth's arms went limp at his side as he just studied me. "You know, when I first met you, I did want to help you." He didn't reply as he lay there quietly. "A boy at the head of war he had no business in. Your recklessness gave me the easiest opportunity to help. It's a shame you focused on what you lost instead of considering what you might've gained."
"..." No reply.
"Kodnar was just as bitter as you. Aydan had his focus elsewhere, and he resented that. Maybe you should consider that before assuming his words are completely true." Without anything else, I left.
"I had other things on my mind, Ty."
"She's recovering. Elincia placed her under medical supervision so Arceana cannot leave until she gets permission." That was probably smart. "I'm sorry about Lucia."
I waved his concern away. "Lucia is alive. She's been healed and is recovering with Alwin at my home." He was obviously surprised at that. "We found a healer that was able to save her and regrow her fingers." Giving Ty a brief explanation only seemed fair.
The boy looked down. "A coma so close to death would be hard to deal with. Was it worth it, though?" Ty inquired. "Coming here and attempting to kill Arceana... Was it worth it?"
Stepping closer to him, he only watched as I approached. "I'd like to say that it was the poisons' fault and my body being horribly damaged with my energy incredibly low. That being said, many have already made that excuse for me, and it seems like a copout." Turning away from him, I looked out one of the windows as the memories came to me. "Truth be said, I wouldn't say it was anything. I feel no regret or embarrassment for what I've done. There were many things that led up to that moment."
"None of us could stop you." Ty commented.
"I wasn't in the mood to be stopped." I told him. "Elincia seems to think I wouldn't've gone through with it. As someone who can look back on it, I can assure you I had every intention to kill everyone on this mountain if I needed to." My shoulders shrugged a little. "There is a reason for my reaction, Ty. One I cannot explain to you, and I won't ask for your forgiveness. I wouldn't give it if I were you. Just know that I am sorry if I hurt you. Truly. Whether it be emotionally or physically, I'm sorry."
My student seemed to think my words over before he replied. "I will not respond to your apology. Given that you feel no regret, I think it would be pointless."
"That's fair."
"I'd also like to continue being your student and ask you to continue making me stronger." I raised a brow in surprise at that as he looked up at me. "That way, I can stop you the next time if something like this happens again." He held a small glare for me.
"Why do you think I've been training you up until now?" I asked rhetorically.