Leon remained in the alcove for a few moments, staring at the spot where Atlas had been. The encounter had left him with more questions than answers, and a growing sense of unease. The warning had sounded sincere, and Atlas's urgency hinted at secrets far deeper than Leon had anticipated. He couldn't shake the feeling that he had been drawn into something far more complicated than just discovering his abilities.
As he returned to join his family, he couldn't help but wonder what lay ahead. His parents and Bjorn were still conversing with the high priest, their expressions calm and focused. It was as though the world hadn't changed at all—yet for Leon, everything felt different.
He slipped into the familiar role of the dutiful younger brother, offering polite responses when spoken to and maintaining a calm exterior. But beneath the surface, his mind was churning. He needed to find out more about what it truly meant to be a Guide and what connection existed between him and Atlas.
Later that night, as he lay in bed, he decided he would follow Atlas's advice. There were too many unknowns, and revealing his abilities now could bring consequences he wasn't prepared for. For now, he would keep his secret, bide his time, and perhaps even find a way to uncover the truth about Atlas on his own.
He couldn't help but feel a thrill of anticipation. Whatever mysteries lay ahead, he was determined to solve them—and to finally understand his place in this world, not as a bystander, but as someone who could take control of his own destiny.