Bab 1292: First Challenge of Mundane

The next day, Arthur found his grandfather and Rain passed out in the garden. Arthur noticed the liquor bottles around them and concluded that the two had overdrunk yesterday since Rain was supposed to leave later today. After placing Rain in his bed to sleep, he carried his grandfather back to his room as well.

"Hm, is that you, Seref?" asked his grandfather, half-asleep. Arthur didn't know if it was a slip or if the old man really thought he was his father, but it hurt him just the same. He did not wish to be associated with his father.

"No, I'm Arthur. Seref left long ago, old man," said Arthur as he tucked the giant into bed, making sure to cover him as well. The winds of January were harsh even on awakeners, and especially atop mountains. "You should go back to sleep."

"I'm sorry, Arthur," said Benjamin as he covered his eyes. "I haven't told you the truth about Seref yet. I'm afraid that you will leave me for what I have done."