Chapter 129: The Fruit of Struggle - Part 7

Dominus was already waiting. Beam smiled to see it. The old knight was living proof that there were far greater heights to reach. Even with Beam's new speed, pushing his body to the very limits, Dominus had still easily overtaken him. He was sitting down upon a fallen tree, drinking water from his flask, looking at though he had been sat there a while.

Upon seeing him, Dominus glanced up at the sky. Beam glanced up too. The sun was high indeed, nearly at its highest point – but not quite.

"Mhm, well, it would seem that you made it," the old knight said in acknowledgement. "You've passed the rest of your tests – congratulations." He worked his way to his feet with a sigh as he said those words. "Since you've kept your end of the bargain and succeeded in the tasks I set you… I suppose now it's finally time for me to do the same."

Beam nodded seriously, struggling to keep the smile off his face.