Chapter 52: Favor!
"Ask away." Zen gestured for Astrossius to speak, both men sitting on opposite ends of the table.
"I want to become stronger, Savior." Altrossius said.
"Hmm?" Zen acted confused. He knew where this question was coming from but he needed to make Altrossius feel that he was willing to listen to more of his reasons—a way to make him feel more attached.
"I want to become stronger. I am a man, hundreds of years old even. I can't have my father fearing for my life, putting himself in danger, or promising me that he will be there for me when I am in a dire situation. I should be the one doing that!" Altrossius gritted his teeth and clenched his fist while looking at the table.
"Ah, I see." Zen nodded.
"That is indeed respectable, Altrossius." Zen looked into the man's eyes and stated.
