Chapter 107 - Chapter 109 (1/2)
Dragon arrived outside the little hut where Connor resided in. He turned around and bowed to Cassie that had been his guide this time.
”Thank you for taking me here and for the pleasant conversation. I had a great time.” Dragon said and knocked on the frail and old looking wooden door that was barely hanging on.
”Come in, Master Dragon.” Connors's voice rang out from inside as he was knocking. His tone was completely different than before. And Dragon noticed it before he even saw Connor's face. Just from his tone, he knew this was not a regular meeting.
Dragon walked inside the dimly lit hut. A single candle was carrying the heavy burden of lighting this entire space up. The little flame burned bright and stood tall, despite the burden resting on its fiery shoulders.
”Please sit down, Dragon.” Connor used his hands to direct Dragon to the pillow on the ground in front of the water Grand Master himself. It was a simple-looking hut with a candle, two pillows and a tray with two small cups filled with some liquid.
”This looks more like a ceremony than a meeting between friends. What is going on, Connor?” Dragon wasn't nervous or even confused about the setup inside this hut. Connor had an entirely different aura about him.
Connor usually walked around and spoke like a warrior that had lived his life on the battlefield. But he now sat in front of Dragon with an aura of a proper elder. His tone carried weight and heavy responsibility. Something it didn't display before.
”Dragon, ever since you arrived here on the back of Orlando, and delivered my children to safety. I have been testing you. Though I believe you have noticed already.” Connor said and patiently waited for a response.
”I did, to a degree notice that you had something other then curiosity driving you to challenge me to a sparring match.” He smiled and relaxed a little now that he practically knew what this was about.
”Expected as much. I belong to a society. A secret one, that has existed for many years. One that stretches beyond borders of different nations. And in this society of ours, I have been tasked with finding the next member.”
Connor took his hand out of his sleeve and placed something on the ground in front of him. It was a small circular wooden piece, with a symbol on it.
”White Lotus.” Dragon closed his eyes and gave a small chuckle at the realization of what was happening.
”I'm glad you're already aware. I have travelled the world for this moment. Finally, I found someone that I believe is the perfect representation of what our order believes in. Before you leave this hut, you will either take this white piece, or you will leave it and never speak of this again.”
Connor's tone of voice didn't change, but his eyes shun through with the meaning behind each word he spoke.
”Help break down borders and changing the future for the better. If I can be a part of it when that day comes, then I will have proof that I have become someone I am proud of being.” Dragon picked up the piece and did a little sleight of hand for dramatic effect and the piece disappeared in his hand.
”Portgas D Dragon. Welcome to the Order Of The White Lotus.” Connor reached behind him and took out a wooden board.