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My memory serves me for naught . I cannot remember anything other than the feeling of nausea and initial dread on the ship here . Was it because I chose to forget ? I cannot remember that either . Throughout the day , I ask myself if it was worth remembering or whether my life would be better outside the Chateau . I ’ m inclined to believe that it wouldn ’ t .
Have I attempted escape ? What is there to escape from ? The Chateau is my haven , no sensible man could ask for better shelter and security . On the outside , all I remember is a dreaded war occurring . Seemingly it was a war without end , a pointless war . When confronted with the two options , it was only logical to choose the Chateau . Why pass on safety in exchange for an obviously false , “ promised freedom ”? No , thank you . I ’ ll mind my own business here , with more freedom and liberty than all of those fools combined !
~ Nicolás Santos-Shin
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