Chapter 42: Was he really an Extra?
The Duke continued, "To tell you the truth, I never wished for you to be involved again with what happened that night." The mood became even more solemn.
"What happened was a traumatic and painful experience for both of us, especially you, my son. You were forced to grow up without a mother and a full family. I always hope you will be free of the burdens and worries of the past. But now..." the Duke paused and gently wrapped his arms around Arren’s shoulders.
"I know you have the right to know what happened years ago, and I also know you’re strong enough and old enough to handle the truth."
Arren’s expression also began to turn solemn as he listened.
"I know you already have your suspicions or may have remembered the events of that night. Your mother was... assassinated. That night was the most shameful and terrifying incident in the Empire’s history. Your mom wasn’t the only one killed that night. There are nobles, officials, and even some who appear to be ordinary citizens. It was a truly chaotic night, one you would never forget."
Arren didn’t know why he felt so familiar with those events as he listened to his father’s words. He felt as if he had déjà vu, and then, like a jolt in his brain, something clicked. His expression changed to one of shock and apprehension. He was stunned.
Arren still couldn’t afford to accept it. Why did the one his father recalled look precisely like the major plot point in the book?
Even though Arren had never given the story much thought, he could recall the most crucial plot point with ease. The Bloody Year—the most important and the center of the plot. Rave Amos, the protagonist, investigated the truth behind his parents’ deaths and his family’s demise. And it all started on that fateful night known as The Bloody Year.
As his emotions raged, Arren’s and his mind became highly active. He wasn’t sure if it was a coincidence, but he knew he’d be too naive to think so. What are the chances that it was just a coincidence? None. Arren was well aware that it could not be a coincidence.