The Light’s Shadows

Steward Lewis stared at Ryan and couldn’t help but bow a little, laughing sheepishly.

“Of course, of course. With that amount of faith in me… I don't think that I have it in me to let you down, Your Highness.”

There was a bit of embarrassment lingering in Steward Lewis’ thoughts after listening to the words that came out of Ryan’s lips.

‘When I told myself that I must protect Master Ryan from the scum of the world, I was right. I still think that I must do my best to do it. He is a light to this world, and yet, there is some sense of hardship laced in his voice and eyes.

'Was I being naive when I assumed that he had it easier? One can only wonder what actual troubles he has gone through but to be able to find a way to work his way up, yes. One can only imagine. I can try to think of it… but I can never be too sure,’ Steward Lewis thought.