Shooting Down Gods

Lyle stopped laughing and pulled himself up after Arthur removed his leg. Blood leaked from his mouth, but he was still smiling as he looked at Arthur. Lyle stared for a long time at Arthur as if he misbelieved this was reality.

"Your happiness tells me of your misunderstanding," said Arthur with a smile as he watched the knight stand. "I'm far from being here to participate in your rebellion. I was amused when I heard that man say I was the third leader because I know I'm not."

"You are the real Arthur Silvera?" asked Rain with a frown. "It explains everything you have said, but I never imagined such a coincidence. The Spark of Rebellion arrives in Ilios a week before the operation."

"Is this fate?" muttered Spider, as her eyes squinted at Arthur. "Maybe this was by design."

"It does not matter," said Lyle as he spread his arms. "If you give us your strength, we will have a real chance to take down this rotten empire. The odds will be in our favor!"