Chapter 115: You Really Are a Great Grandpa
“You probably don’t know this, but I actually picked up that child,” the old man in the flames suddenly said.
“I knew it. How could an old coot like you possibly have a grandson? You never invited me to your wedding, let alone your son’s coming-of-age ceremony,” Linus replied, realization dawning on him.
“When Leon was still a swaddled infant, I noticed something unusual. His soul was abnormally strong—far beyond that of a normal baby. A powerful soul trapped in an infant’s body is a disaster waiting to happen. To prevent him from dying young, I sealed his soul away. Using it as a reference, I created a Soul Shadow to stand in its place and help him through his physical growth. Two years ago, I determined his body was finally strong enough, so I unsealed his soul.”
“And by the time his true soul regained its freedom, you were already dead, weren’t you?” Linus’s expression twisted slightly as he recalled the timing of his old friend’s death. “Did you pass on the Soul Shadow’s memories to Leon’s real soul?”
“No. Transferring over twenty years of memories would have placed an enormous burden on him. Before his soul awoke, I stripped away all those useless memories, leaving only pure soul power and some basic common knowledge.”
“So he wouldn’t have any impression of you as his grandfather?”
“Of course he would. I removed the memories, yes, but I kept the emotions contained within the Soul Shadow. When he merged with it, not only did his soul grow stronger, but he also inherited the bond of affection between us. Even if we never met in the flesh.” The old man sounded quite proud.
“You’re sure?” Linus pressed.
“See for yourself.” As the old man spoke, the flames shifted, morphing from his face into a scene.