Arthur's POV
Before walking away from the grassy field which has turned into a chaotic and messy area, I glanced behind my shoulders to watch the outcome of the battle.
It's not my fault. I did this to defend myself. Yet it feels wrong. Especially, after telling myself that I won't go down the path of destruction again.
'No. Don't overthink it. If I leave them be, they will harm my loved ones.'
But I know that is not an excuse to justify the bloodbath I created. I shook my head and decided to move on instead.
'Even if they don't harm me or my loved ones, what about the innocent bystanders in the future?'
This time, I didn't rush back home. I was taking my time, slowly walking through the forest while pondering whether I did it for justice or not. Either way, if they are left alive, imagine how many zolgarians will be harmed because of my naivety for letting them live.
That's right… In my previous life, I walked down the path of destruction. I thought that my actions were righteous, spilling blood for the 'peace' of my nation and my loved ones. But looking back at it, I think that's where it all began.
The first time I spilled blood was the day I distanced myself from my beloved ones.
I wonder… How are they doing? My family from Earth.
I bet my children are already grown up. I bet my wife already has a new husband who truly loves and cares for her and who is always there at her and my children's side no matter what. What if… My children already have kids of their own? If I was still alive, I would've been their grandfather.
A smile appeared on my lips. Just imagining spending time with them again made my heart ache in pain. It's too late. Kyle is already dead. He is from the past that was born from another world.
Today, I am living as Arthur.
I reached the front gate of our house and before going inside, I turned around to watch the sunset. This is the first time I am watching the sun setting in this world and it's beautiful. As the sun was going down, it was also highlighting the city and the forest outside the walls while a horde of birds were flying in the sky lined up to each other, forming an almost letter V.
That's right.
Kyle is from the past.
I am Arthur and this is the present.
I won't let my past define me. I won't go down to the path of destruction and spill blood anymore.
I will walk in the light and protect my loved ones.