"You can continue. I know my path can't change, and I will come to terms with that later. At least I will see some exciting things before dying."
The smile the old man showed as he saw Lucas wait for him to process his emotions was not the best, but at least he didn't seem about to fall into depression.
Life was unfair, as it was just a coin toss, but the results it could give were more than two. Hence, luck became a matter of perspective.
"I didn't do all that talk to give you a reality check. I wanted you to understand the future we will pursue. Your department will be the pivot for our advancement."
The old professor showed smile radiating youth and asked straightforwardly:
"What's the plan?"
"Haha… That's the spirit. You might die, but your name will remain."
Lucas stood up and went to the window:
