Trul felt as if his heart had risen to his throat.
Even after making his move… even after granting Calus power… his sisters still ended up dying.
Why?
But that wasn't the only thing worrying him.
He finally understood who, or what the Leader truly was.
The Leader controlled the antagonist camp… while he controlled the protagonist camp.
Realizing this, Trul slowly calmed down. A small smile formed on his face.
"You're right," Trul said, his fingers brushing over his white piece as his smile widened.
"But the purpose of cultivating , of growing stronger .. is to defy fate itself," he muttered.
Dah—
The chessboard trembled as a chuckle escaped the Leader's lips.
***
With the truth laid bare, Calus knew what he had to do.
If the past couldn't be changed without consequences…
Then he simply had to grow strong enough to protect his parents from any repercussion.
Years passed.
Calus turned ten.
And now , he could finally protect them.
[Host:
Name: Calus
