Chapter 423: CTRL+F
ARTHUR WOULD SOON return to the emperor’s side after defeating Fujin.
The scene was busy but controlled. Guards lined the corridor of the estate, along with the four monks, including Jigen. When Ardian saw Arthur, his eyes immediately went to the bandaged arm.
The wound looked fresh, but what struck him most was that Arthur didn’t show any other signs of injury—no scratches, bruises, or bloodstains. It was as if he had come through unscathed.
Jigen was the first to speak. "What happened? Did you confront Fujin?"
"I did," Arthur calmly answered, looking at his arm. "I managed to eradicate him and his army. They’re retreating to their land as we speak."
The reaction was immediate, and many were astonished due to the weight of what he had just claimed.
It took little time for Arthur to explain where Fujin’s forces were. If no one believed him, those here were more than able to verify it for themselves. Yet Ardian didn’t need any verification whatsoever; he believed Arthur’s words.
When Ardian fully accepted this news, he let out a huge sigh of relief. Even the faces of his followers all turned from shock to hopeful.
That simple statement, that Arthur had defeated Fujin, soon brought a wave of cheers from the surrounding crowd. Many clapped, and some shouted words of praise. Such applauses were a tad unfamiliar to Arthur, but he accepted them nonetheless.
Ardian watched with a deep sense of gratitude. He felt an overwhelming sense of devotion to Arthur, knowing that such a feat was no small matter; this supposed child had done more than anyone could ask.
Without waiting for Arthur to ask what reward he might want, Ardian immediately made a bold declaration: "From this day forth, let the entire Bennett household’s name be recorded for generations to come. And let his kin and his kin’s kin always be protected."
Arthur remained calm at this sudden, almost out-of-place, announcement. His "family" was just himself—he had no relatives nor any heirs in this time period or his current one. The idea of his name being carried on, of a legacy that extended beyond this narrative, was quite intriguing.