This was an unexpected delight. It seemed like the heavens were playing a joke on us. An incredible opportunity had appeared just as we were utterly desperate.

When Kenny saw that we were both bewildered, he quickly added, "The master also told me that if he didn’t come to retrieve them in the future, I should wait until you grow up, then give them to you."

After hearing that, Atlas’s eyes suddenly grew moist as he looked at Kenny.

I was moved too. Could Louis have sensed that something was going to happen to him back then?

Regret tore at my heart. I couldn't imagine the pain Atlas must have been feeling.

"I was terrified. I asked the master why he had entrusted such an important thing to me for safekeeping; it didn't seem right. I... I was afraid I wouldn't be able to keep it safe! But the master told me he believed in my loyalty and said I was a trustworthy person," Kenny said. He started crying again, "The master said I was very loyal and trustworthy!"

Atlas nodded solemnly. "