Amberser had witnessed countless joys and sorrows, reunions and departures over the centuries, often so overwhelming that it left him gasping for air. But that was no excuse for forgetting.
The Lord of the Dawn fell silent for a moment, then said with a sigh, "Your soul is filled with ancient shackles, and it's already remarkable that you've managed to stay sane. In this respect, you are very much like Arthur. I once issued three invitations to him to join my Divine Realm, but he refused them all. Each time he faced a desperate situation, I extended my hand to guide him forward, but each time he chose to stay in the past."
The first time, when Arthur Laine rose in rebellion as a hero set to save the world, the Lord of the Dawn had already decided to allow Arthur into His Divine Realm. But Arthur refused, instead betting his own fate in hopes that the Lord of the Dawn and the Dragon Pantheon would no longer influence the battles of the Mortal Realm.
