Chapter 529: Chapter 529
Arthur's Point of View
Pendragon Estate
"I'm sure you've realize by this point, but that 'prophecy' handed down by Aydan wasn't what you thought it was." Pulling my hand away from the Priestess, I stood to face her. "Enough. You know what might happen if I start answering those questions. Do you really want to collapse again like you did with Rudnurth?"
Her hand slowly pulled back as she steepled her fingers together. "I get the feeling you have been protecting us for a long time, Arthur. Not against just the Demons, but from ourselves."
"I'm happy you think so highly of me, but why are you here, Elincia. No more beating around the bush."
Elincia rose a brow at that. "Beating around the bush?" She repeated.
I groaned at that and crossed my arms. "Stop dancing around the subject." I clarified.
"Arceana has been informed of your... Decision." She said carefully. "She did not take it well, but she also realizes she cannot challenge you. Be careful of her, Arthur. I am looking into some spells, darker magic focused on the mind, to aid my sister and myself." The chapters is up by N0vEI__bin
"I'll be here to help if and when you need it."
"And what about me? Do you wish to be less involved with me?"
"Depending on what happens, I might have no choice but to be involved with you. Our drunken one-night stand might demand it."
"You could keep it. After everything that's happened, you would be owed a great deal of time off. No one would question you going on leave for an extended period of time." I just shook my head in response. "Will you not even consider it?"
Another sigh left my lips. "I have, Elincia. I've been thinking about this over and over for the last several days. Honestly, it's been on my mind for a while. Most of my work, outside of fighting or battles, is taken care of by others. It is a title, and only a title."
The Priestess looked distressed at that. "I see..." Was her weak reply.
Handing her the sword, she reluctantly took it. "I'll be here if you need me, but no longer do I expect to be summoned or demanded at the Temple, Elincia. I humored you and your sister at the time, but no more."
"I understand."
"Use this as some manner of punishment dealt out by you and your sister if you need to. Tell the people I had my title removed due to reckless behavior."
She shook her head. "No one would believe it. I know you hate the term, but you are a hero to these people. Many would be up in arms if they heard about you being cast aside like this." I didn't reply and she sighed. "My sister may try coming after your home because of this."
"Arceana has no claim over this property. I bought it fair and square before I even left for the East."
"Always one step ahead." Elincia commented. "Where does this leave us, Arthur?"
I watched her eyes as they focused on me with a spark of hope in them. "That'll be for you to decide."