Chapter 27: Goal

Arthur lay unconscious on the bed of the Royal Hospital once again after five years. He slowly opened his eyes. Upon waking, he saw Celina sitting beside him, holding his hand and crying.

"Bruder," she said in a stammering tone. Hearing this, Arthur's eyes filled with tears, but he held them back and asked, "Why are you crying, little sis?"

"Bruder, are you going to go away?" she asked, still crying and stammering.

"No, don't worry. I am not going..." he hesitated, his voice faltering.

Seeing his hesitation, Casia, who stood beside Celina, asked, "Really, Arthur? Are you planning to go somewhere?"

Arthur was taken aback by Casia's presence. His emotional expression turned innocent as he tried to dodge her question. "When did you get here? And more importantly, what happened to the war?"