Ch 23
“Freeing you would be pointless. You would merely become shackled to the world around you. If you stay with me, then your potential is limitless. Freedom is overrated. It is slavery that makes us stronger. Without hardships, without suffering, there can be no progress. I can’t allow you to stunt your own growth,” said Devlin, pulling in close to Exp 8.
“Oh yeah, and how would you know? You’ve never been locked up. Who’s your master?”
“I have already been a slave to this world. I emerged victorious from my trials. Those who know pain surpass those who do not. You must break the chains that shackle you before you have the right to desire freedom. Running away isn’t an option. You must fight. Honestly, I’m doing you a favor. If you saw just how boring freedom was, you would beg for imprisonment.”
