I failed to save my mother once, l regretted it, even in this new life, it still hunts me. The physical body can be purified but not the soul, my new body may seem so innocent, but my soul resides evil. Can l truly purify myself? Can l move on from my mistakes? But, what if l changed my soul...
I stared at Reid after he pose a question, it was my way to redeem myself, and not entirely saving myself but a step closer. Tell me Reid, how can l prevent my mother from getting killed? I'll do anything, even if... even if.
"You will have to meet the father of the household, he might prevent the killing request. Knowing him, he might be really furious we didn't bring Aisha along—"
"Reid! Why are you letting the child go along? It's none of your business Arthur, can't you see! I'm keeping you... save..." Mother continued her cries as she dropped on her knees.
I'm sorry mother, but your words won't change my decision. Though it's disrespectful, l must ignore you, you need to live to see my success.
"Mother..." I turned my attention to mother, stepping closer as l held her head. I continued, "do you hate living with me? Don't you want to see me succeed? Don't you want a happy life? Can't your child show his worthiness? Tell me!"
"I-l want to see you grow up healthy... and..."
"Exactly. I want to see you as l grow up."
"This... is dangerous, Arthur dear."
"Meh, do you think l'd accept something knowing the consequences? Fully aware, that's why l accepted it."
All l want is knowing you're alive, knowing you're healthy, your presence alone is something l need everyday. A mother's love ignites the darkness, that's why...
Mother cried even louder as she tightly hugged me, l wanted to cry along but couldn't, why? I need to show her l'm strong enough to handle myself in tense situations. Weakness shouldn't be my status.
"Say mother, you're hurting me! Please soften your hug, it's killing me."
"I'm grateful," mother whispered.
"Excuse me?"
"I'm grateful for a having a son like you, to have someone reliable, someone that understands my emotions, and someone who has solutions to my problem. You really are, my little warrior." Mother calmly stated, patting my head gently.
"Ahahaha! Remember, you told me to use my own wings? You've taught me a lot, now it's my turn to put the teachings to work."
Thanks for trusting me, l really appreciate being reborn with a wonderful and caring mother, l feel like giggling right now, tongue slip. I'm having a weird sensation again, same as when l saved the villagers from the bandit, and the same after l used the technique air slash. This sensation makes me happy, difficult to explain, probably might be because l'm doing something good? Not really sure, don't want to put too something.
Anyway, even if l leave right now, we will meet again, l don't care how long it takes, whatever crosses our path, no matter the obstacles, my sword is used to protect and cut my enemies. I'm entering a new height, next level.
"Okay, okay. Enough with the mother and child moment, it was sweet and all that but where are running out of—"
"Don't worry Reid my boy, this moment is way too deep your brain cannot comprehend. I'm ready to set off."
"I think you hit my nerves!"
Oh-ho. Seems l hit Reid's nerves.
Shortly after the beautiful conversation, mother packed my things for the trip, she was still sobbing and it started irritating me like calm down Aisha! But damn, l really am going to step outside the village and enter the royal family house, l can already imagine the king's, Knights, probably variety of Gifts, and more especially—
"The beautiful princesses!"
Storm leaped over my head as we walked outside, l wonder what sort of transportation we're using, l heard we are setting off to the royal capital.
"Ta-daa!" Reid stretched out his arms in amusement pointing at what was ahead.
"Childish adults."
What could it be? Dragon? Mystical creature? Lizards?
Huh?
To my surprise, it was a shiny white and gold horse carriage. Great.
"Do you like it? It's beautiful isn't it!?"
"Right."
I walked passed the overexcited Reid, Diana let out her hand allowing me to get inside. It was big, and smelled good. I also noticed there was a driver, but l focused on the chairs, beautiful as usual, l mean they're royalty.
Reid got in the carriage as he also puts his Knight sword away, Diana sat beside me so it a little comfortably. The trip to the royal capital will take a full three days journey, luckily for me these royal Knights had plenty of food for the trip.
"Okay, let's head off Robin!"
The horse carriage begun moving, seems my time in the village has come to an end. I leaped on my feet looking through the window, l waved goodbye to mother. While also holding the sword she gave me on my birthday, l promise to finish the father of the household duty then return to you. I hope what Reid said was true about keeping her identity a secret, l mean they're siblings so it's safe to assume.
I also heard the villagers chanting goodbye, even Ember was among the crowd, l let out a smile then he returned the same.
"Don't worry, l'll try my best to keep Aisha safe. I promise on father dragon, while we'll be there, Aisha said l should teach you about the sword. So, prepare to embrace my nature."
"I really appreciate it, thank you. Sorry if l said anything bad to you, you guys are good people."
Dum-dum
"It's my job as your uncle, keep smiling kid."
On the other side.
The outside world.
Hmm. Goodbye, my people.