Chapter 314:
Arthur's Point of View
Helmsforth Temple
Gesturing to my mind, she eyed as I did so. "An idea. This world has so much magic, but what it doesn't have is science." Pointing at it got her to look at it once more. "That could be the start of a huge change, and as an Elf, you could be there to see how this world might change." Moving beside her, we looked at the blueprint together. "Can you imagine a better world that favors everyone?" She looked up at . "I can. This idea could be the start."
She was quiet for a mont. "And does this idea have a na?"
"It's a train," I answered. "But it could be more with your help." Ayda looked at curiously. "This technology is new and can be improved with the help of magic. With magic, it might even beco self-sufficient."
"So, you want to forget about everything that has happened and throw myself into a project of sorts?" Her tone was harsh but also soft.
"I want to give you an opportunity," I replied before wrapping my arm around her shoulders. "This is the beginning of the knowledge that you so crave. Knowledge that can help this world and aid in its future. It's up to you with what you want to do with this." Giving her a small squeeze, I pulled away and moved to the door but stopped to turn to her. "If you're interested, look for Captain Greigh Nasa. He's in charge of the project."
My barrier fell as I moved to the door. "Arthur!" I looked back at her once more. "Is this your way of telling not to give up?"
A sigh escaped my lips. "This is my way of telling you to move forward. I'm not a good example of what to do when it cos to mourning. I don't process things correctly. Don't be like , Ayda." I told her before I opened the door. "And if you don't want Typhon to end up like either, make sure you focus on what's important to you that's still around. If you do that, at the very least, you'll be better off than I ever was."
There was nothing more I could do to help Ayda. She'd either make a choice to live on for her loved ones and my offer of new knowledge, or she'd eventually find a way to off herself. So people are better at handling loss than others. and her were not a part of that group. Hopefully, Ayda would be interested enough to distract herself. That was all I could do for her.
Finding a random sentry, I asked for directions to my next stop. Lucia was on my list of people to visit, but Cassidy and I never got a chance to finish our talk. I left her when she needed . When Austin needed . Because I struggled to face them.
Rennal's Point of View
Helmsforth Temple
When I heard the news... When it happened... My thoughts didn't focus on my fellow Nobles who had died but instead on the images of a familiar redhead. Tears coated my eyes as I ran as fast I could to the Temple. It wasn't a place where I was welco. A lowly ranked Noble had no business here. That was made abundantly clear by a majority of the higher-ranked Nobility.
Yet, none of that mattered to . The state of the Temple when I arrived was horrid. Even with the constant repairs over the last week or so, it looked worse than ever. More of it appeared to be collapsed than remained standing. However, it was inside here where Cassidy was.
Now, after she had been a pillar of support for Austin after he had gone to bed after the body had been officially removed, and after her decision, she finally had an opportunity to grieve. While the sun had yet to rise, it wasn't far off when Cassidy first ca to my room. The poor dear was exhausted. ntally, physically, and emotionally spent from the last week or so.
With the two of us in bed, my back against the bed rest, and her in my lap sleeping, I gently ran my fingers through her hair. I held her as anyone would. She was my everything, my forever, and more. My body would betray every so often and convulse from the events that had occurred. I'd never lost anyone, so I couldn't understand what she was truly going through, but my heart hurt more now than it ever had before.
Part of silently wished for soone to help . To calm her in my arms as she slept with tears dampening my dress. Soone able to make her sleep peacefully, even just for one night. Imagine my surprise when there was a light knock at the door. Using my magic, the door opened to reveal none other than Arthur Pendragon. I had conflicting feelings about him at the mont, but he seed rather unstable himself.
"It's good to see you, Rennal." He greeted in a whisper once his eyes landed on Cass.
"I wish I could say the sa." Was my soft retort.
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