Chapitre 128: Arthur

Lucian's face was calm, unreadable, though a flicker of pain flashed briefly in his eyes. In the quiet of his mind, he spoke to Max. "He'll never understand," he thought, his tone tinged with sadness. "Because he's too afraid to try."

[Host, leave it. Why are you even bothering with him? Don't waste your time. What will you even gain from trying to teach him?] Max's voice cut through Lucian's thoughts, sharp and practical, as always.

Lucian sighed internally, his tone soft yet resolute. "No, Max. It's important. I know Arthur isn't a bad person. He's just… conflicted. If, by spending a little time, I can bring someone closer to the light or save them from a path that will destroy them, why shouldn't I try?"

Max remained silent this time, but Lucian felt his disapproval lingering in the background of his mind.

Lucian broke the quiet, his voice steady yet reflective. "Do you know what the most important moment in a person's life is, Arthur?"