- The Prouds 98
eyes full of bravery, power, and goodness. I knew then that
you owned the heart of a leader. And since then, I have
prepared you for that purpose although I have not told
you.”
He held the hand of Andrew more tightly. “Andrew,
I want you to become the new teacher after I die. I will tell
the other Protectors about that. So be ready for the great
responsibility.”
“No,” said Andrew, “I do not want that. I want you
to live.”
Andrew started crying.
The Teacher said, “Always remember that you are
responsible for all these wide lands and the innocent people
living in them. You must protect them well. Do not ever
favor your own interest over theirs.”
The Teacher told the most important figures of the
Brave Protectors about his decision and told them to spread
the news among the other Protectors, and they did so.
After weeks the Teacher passed away, and Andrew
was announced as the Teacher.