[50] A Burden Unveiled

-Arkan Lawrence-

"Don't overthink things," he said in a relaxed tone, though his words carried undeniable weight. "Frankly, I don't want to be directly involved in anything happening in this world. In the end, it's the responsibility of those who live here. Beings like me? We're just observers."

I raised an eyebrow at him. "Observers who could change everything with just a snap of their fingers?" I retorted sarcastically.

He chuckled softly, the sound reverberating like a gentle breeze. "Ah, of course. But not all observers enjoy meddling. Isn't it more intriguing to see how humans handle their problems?"

"Then why me?" I asked, still struggling to accept my place in all this.

He turned to me, his glowing figure radiating a soft light. "I just want you to understand one thing: you're free to act however you choose. There's no script binding you now. To assist you, that ring you possess is a tool containing something extraordinary."