Stronger Every Time I Die

Chapter 318 Arthur’s Bold Declaration

"How could they do this?" Ashley couldn't contain her anger. She had thought Arthur's parents were already outrageous, but she never imagined there could be another pair just as appalling! Rowan looked at Ashley, a brilliant yet bitter smile on her face. "You were born into a wealthy family with parents who love you dearly. You might not realize this, but in ordinary families like mine, parents like that aren’t uncommon." Rowan had already learned about Ashley’s background before coming here. When she found out Ashley had parents who genuinely cared for her, Rowan couldn’t help but envy her—deeply. "Not only did they think I embarrassed them, but they even said, ‘Why did they choose to bully you instead of someone else? It must be your fault.’" "My God!" Everyone was already stunned by Rowan’s story. They never imagined that beneath the surface of their seemingly prosperous society, such horrifying realities existed. Children were always seen as the ones who needed protection, which was why juvenile protection laws existed in the first place. But never did they expect that these very laws would become the most terrifying weapon for those who used them to harm others! The room was filled with complex emotions, especially Hugo. As someone working in legal affairs with a high-ranking position in Evergrand City, he had never realized that those innocent, pure-looking children could turn into such monsters. The things Rowan described—he couldn’t fathom how children under twelve were capable of such cruelty. But even more tragic were the parents. The bullies’ parents were morally twisted, while the victims’ parents were too weak to confront the problem. These factors all contributed to the cycle of bullying. Without any consequences, the bullies only became more reckless and untouchable. Rowan wasn’t just exposing her own wounds—she was also unveiling Arthur’s scars. Memories of his own bullying resurfaced in his mind. The fear and anger were etched deep into his soul, something he could never forget. For years, he suffered at the hands of his tormentors. And wasn’t it all because the Gray family had enabled it? If his parents had cared even the slightest bit about him, would Zac have dared to act so outrageously?Arthur took a deep breath, lifting his head to look directly at Hugo with determination. "Mr. Hugo, I want to study law under you! I want to dedicate my life to ensuring that bullying never happens again in this world!" Arthur’s words hit like a ton of bricks—firm and unshakable! Everyone in the room felt a jolt. At that moment, the distinguished professors—respected and revered by all—suddenly found themselves looking at Arthur with admiration. He had founded Cloudia Corporation at such a young age, and by all logic, Fusion University should have been his natural choice. Yet, he was willing to give up what he excelled at to pursue law, all for the sake of justice and a better world! How could they not respect him for that? Arthur might still be young, but his vision and sense of responsibility were greater than anyone present. Ashley squeezed Arthur’s hand tightly. She knew that what he truly wanted wasn’t just to bring light to the children of this world—he wanted to bring light to himself, too. Every time he took off his shirt, he couldn’t bear to look at his own scars. Ashley knew he avoided looking because he didn’t want to relive the memories of his pain and fear. Every time he thought about it, his entire body trembled. Hugo stood up. Looking at Arthur, he responded solemnly, "Arthur, welcome to Governance University! I will teach you everything I know and do everything in my power to help you achieve your goal!" Hearing Hugo’s words, Devon stood up as well. "Kid, your dream is our dream too! It's a shame you won’t be joining Skyward Academy, but whenever you have time, come by. I’ll personally tutor you to make you stronger so you can fulfill our shared mission!" Rowan also stood up, her voice firm. "Count me in!" More than anyone, Rowan understood that countless people around the world were either survivors of bullying or were still enduring it. Sebastian, a grown man, had tears in his eyes as he listened to Rowan’s story. He quickly stood up, his heart burning with an overwhelming sense of justice. "Arthur, Fusion University will always welcome you! Our professors will unconditionally share their knowledge with you!"Looking at the group of people before him, Arthur felt a deep sense of gratitude. He bowed deeply to them all. "Thank you, professors. I sincerely appreciate it!"

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