Red String of Fate

Lina felt something odd in Payne's stiff face. Amidst his smile, she can clearly tell that his face is quite pale, and from time to time, his lips would twitch.

"Are you feeling okay, Mr. Payne?"

Gerard replies with a nod. "Yes, I am... I have something to do. Make sure nothing goes wrong in the tournament. And make sure to pull your members out of Amethyst City, it is dangerous to stay there." He then excuses himself as he cannot contain the intense pain building up in his chest.

Gerard staggers as he reaches the backyard of the cabin. Anna is currently not around and playing on the mini playground built for her by the players and Dina is currently watching over her.

Upon reaching the backyard, Gerard let out a muffled sound as he let his knee fall to the ground and let his forehead droop on the ground while writhing in pain.

Why would I always be in pain whenever something that can change the tide of the world happened?