Chapter 42: Men Are Brave
Leon knew a lot about the Corruption, so he could understand Amber’s words clearly. At one point, he was proud of this concept he had created, yet now he hated himself for creating such a vile thing.
"What I’m trying to say is that the world is always trying to kill us. And it’s not just women, even men who suffered so much from the Virus. So it’s better you learn quickly that you can’t save everyone."
Amber explained to him patiently.
"Over the years, I’ve lost count of the number of people I was supposed to protect and failed to do so. The world is sadistic in nature and wants to see us bending to it, Leon. You cannot save everyone and that’s a fact you need to accept. But you have to try your best to do that nonetheless."
She smiled and shifted her hand to his hair and began ruffling it lightly before saying, "That’s why I said you were amazing. You used your everything and saved five lives. That’s five more than nothing. So, don’t overthink about things that are not in your control."
Leon usually didn’t like anyone messing with his hair, but at that moment, he couldn’t bring himself to resist this insane woman who was actually giving him sane advice.
But how could he tell her that the world she was portraying as cruel was actually created by him? The deaths of people she couldn’t save were indirectly related to him.
That was the main thing bugging him.
"I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You’ll have people on your back. Do you know what that means?"
"I can take a step back and rely on them," Leon said with a smile.
"Bingo! Just like now, I had your back and I know you believed in me too." Amber said as she strolled forward. "As you’re slowly becoming one of my favourite students, you’ll truly have me holding your back, so never hesitate to take a step whenever you want or you can even tell me if you need a push."
She turned around and said, staring right into his eyes, "Lastly, don’t jeopardise your mental health. It is the most important thing for an Awakened. It doesn’t matter if they’re male or female, their mental health stability determines their future."