Bab 1052: Unforeseen Attack!

"Is that who you want to become?" asked Arthur with interest. "Does the young lord Dorian Stormblade wish to be a hero who defeats villainous men like me?"

"I have no desire to assume any role," replied Dorian as he leaned back. "My current goal is to defeat you. I will think about more difficult things later," said the man who held his spear tightly.

"You can try anytime you want," replied Arthur with an amused grin. "I thought you were the kind of man who would not miss a celebration, especially since you had a hand in its reason. What makes you sit here with me?"

The music coming from outside mixed with the snoring from the bunk beds, creating a peaceful symphony. However, Dorian looked anything but at ease, rather more burdened than before. Arthur did not like seeing him like this.

"What makes a carefree man so worried?"