Not all things made sense anymore, and Arthur knew that this path was the one his father was pushing him to take. However, betraying Mistletoe was not something he avoided at this rate. If his deranged father indeed planned on endangering his mouth, it would be in a situation where Arthur could not reach her in time. This predicament fits the bill.
The urgency in his heart aimed the gun at his hesitation and pulled the trigger. Arthur knew that after he left Runera this time, he would become the enemy of Mistletoe and perhaps the world if Sier leaks his identity. However, if waging war against the world saves the last of his family, then Arthur will bleed.
"You have my word, Alexie Linan," said Velos with a hand over his heart. Arthur stared at him and realized that he might not leave this place empty-handed.
