He nodded in understanding. His eyes sharpened with determination as he gazed at the sea of people below the ship.
Augustus, who was nearby, heard what the mother and son said. He sighed when he heard Vena encourage Arthur to be selfish.
He thought to himself, "It is too late now."
He doesn't think it is right for Arthur to prioritize his interests and be selfish. If he were the one to advise Arthur, he would have told Arthur to prioritize the interests of the family and work together with the other children of the family to pass the exam.
He believes that family is the backbone of an individual because all he has was given to him by his family. He was raised by his family, so he must help his family when he can.
It is not a belief that was instilled into him as a child who didn't know much of the world and was brainwashed. It is a belief that he has experienced and confirmed many times.
