❝ Sometimes, what we see in our mind's eye is a warning....and yet also a guidance. You cannot control fate, but you can control you. You've a strong will; embrace and fight. ❞
He understood her words. He truly did, but that did not change the fact he felt like perhaps he was not the best suited for these words. He wasn't strong nor was he that wise. Lyon possessed a lot of book knowledge, yes, but that sometimes felt like it contributed to naught. Words either were useless in a war or the most powerful things in existence – Yet it always felt like his words were weak. Even though he, himself, had a strong desire to bring about the changes he sought day after day for, it felt like his own will wasn't enough to manifest such.
&& in this matter? Fate? How was he, a weak individual, supposed to challenge such a strong && formidable opponent such as fate?
❝ I appreciate the fact you think so highly of me to believe such, but I fear your faith might be misplaced. There is. . . Nothing truly special about me. I have no strengths… No charms… In fact I barely believe the fact I am as selfless as many proclaim. I view myself quite the pitiful, jealous fool at times. In regards to the chains I feel might bind me at any moment. . . ?
I feel it more impossible than solving one of the most complex magical equations of the universe. So tell me then, Miss Tingyun… How am I to combat such a thing? ❞