A New Smithy

"Why did you let them capture you?" Dia said to Arthur as he gazed at her silently. He was in a 'cell,' but it looked no different than a fancy room with iron bars. He sat there under Solomon's arrest.

"What other outcomes would there be? I killed a noble," Arthur answered. "To fight off against the whole kingdom is unwise."

"Then why did you kill him, to begin with?" Dia asked with a frown. "I know you're not the type of person to harm yourself for the sake of others."

"It's repayment for being there for me. I'll be there for you when you need me to, that's all. Can I ask you something?" Arthur's eyelids dropped.

"Anything."

"Do you think I'm too arrogant and heartless?" He asked, trying to gain insight. The words that the Knight of Courage said left Arthur in a moral dilemma.