Four Retainers

As the wave ran into his legs, Arthur closed his eyes and entered his sea of consciousness. Inside it was a celestial giant restrained with chains, who did nothing but keep him at bay. His golden eyes towered the clouds inside the desert, and they sought Arthur as soon as he arrived.

"You became a noisy tenant," said Arthur as he stared at the giant, who was still trying to move his body. "I thought that you were nothing more than a will."

Arthur has long since known that King Arthur within him was no more than a residual will that affected him somewhat. It was a natural effect of the powers given to Arthur through the legacy designed by the scholar guardian.

"I heard the message from Lian the Wise," said King Arthur while squinting his eyes. "It seems that the world is approaching its imminent end."