The knight stopped when the Luminary mentioned destiny. The only one with that kind of a fate was the boy, not himself. So he shook his head and was about to say something when the last part came out.

Staring at Eleven for what seemed like an extremely long time was actually more like a minute or two. But then Hendrik seemed to come back to himself. "I do not know how I could be in two worlds at once, but if I was indeed in this other world to protect you, I am the one who is grateful."