Gaden then loses consciousness, and suddenly another big explosion occurs. Gaden then opens his eyes slightly. He sees Tranor grabbing his shoulder.
General Tranor Warlash: Are you still alive?
Back in the present, Gaden is slowly opening his eyes slightly. The vision is blurry, but Gaden sees multiple healers and doctors running around. M: His vision then becomes dark, and he loses consciousness again.
On the same day at nighttime, former King Geithner is sitting in his chair on the big balcony of his bedroom when Knight Morray opens the door and enters,
Former King Geithner sat down, both arms on the armrest, staring at the shining moon. Morray, standing behind him, saw a chair and his king's arm; he walked toward Geithner,
He then stepped onto the balcony; a chill ran through his body, and a light breeze of wind caused his body to shiver.
Knight Morray: Your Majesty, it is very cold out here; you should be in bed right now, or might be catching a fever
Then the wind blew slightly stronger,
Former King Geithner: Is it relaxing? This wind somehow gives me warmth.
Knight Morray: But Your Majesty,
Former King Geithner: Let's enjoy this wind a little longer; I refer to it like this.
Knight Morray: If that is your wish, Your Majesty
Morray standing, then King Geithner looks at him and turns back to the garden.
Former King Geithner: How is your daughter?
Knight Morray: Oh, she is doing fine, Your Majesty.
Geithner then went silent,
Former King Geithner: How about your wife? Is she recovering?
Morray paused; he then looked at the ground.
Knight Morray: She….. Already passed away, Your Majesty.
Geithner went silent, then he responded.
Former King Geithner: I am sorry for your loss,
Knight Morray: Thank you, Your Majesty
Geithner then stood up, but suddenly his body felt like he was about to fall. Morray immediately stood up as well and helped Geithner to his bed.
Once Geithner got on the bed, Morray suddenly felt a strong gust of wind blow toward him; he then turned around.
Morray looked around at the balcony.
Morray walked toward the balcony with caution, taking slow steps. Suddenly, another gust of wind hit him again. Morray closed his eyes, then when he
A man dressed in white appeared on the balcony out of nowhere. Morray reached for his sword, but the man suddenly appeared in front of him; he grabbed Morray's arm.
Morray's body froze; small shining magic appeared on Morray's body, then it hardened,
Morray turned his gaze toward the man as his body froze.
Liatart: It's a crystal. You can take it easily; it will not kill you.
Liatart then walked toward Geithner, Geithner lying down on the bed, seeing Liatart walk toward him, his body staying calm, as his hand moved toward the table next to his bed.
As his hand moved under the blanket, Geithner's hand suddenly stuck; a crystal formed around his finger.
Liatart then paused; he looked to his left, walked to the chair, and grabbed the chair next to Geithner's bed. Liatart sat down next to Geithner.
The room filled with silence. Geithner kept looking at Liatart and Morray struggling to move as he try to break the crystal.
Geithner moved his finger; the crystal wrapped around his skin. As he moved, he could feel the slight pain on his finger,
Former King Geithner: Who are you?
Liatart stayed silent. Geithner kept looking at Liatart. Then he asked.
Former King Geithner: What do you want?
Liatart still stayed silent as he sat down, looking at the wall. Liatart then closed his eyes for a few moments, then open Slightly.
Liatart: My name is Liatart, a stranger who knows only your name.
Former King Geithner: And your purpose?
Liatart: I want to know more than just a name.
Former King Geithner: Why?
Liatart turned his gaze and looked at Geithner, then looked away.
Liatart then started using his crystal to make something,
Geithner looked at him,
Former King Geithner: Do you also enjoy quiet time and enjoy what you do?
Liatart paused, and his magic faded.
Liatart: I don't really have a hobby, well not anymore anyway
Geithner: Are you grow tire of it?
Liatart: No, it's like I dislike it; more like the way I do things is being reshaped due to my life experience. Despite my hatred toward it, it also somewhat teach to be one of it.
Former King Geithner: Sounds like you have been through a lot. I am sure your family can fill that void for you,
Liatart turned his gaze to Geithner, then looked to the ground. He took a deep breath.
Liatart: If it's generous
Geithner eye widen,
Former King Geithner: I am sorry for not being aware.
Liatart went silent; he continued with his crystal magic.
Geithner watched Liatart sitting there in silence,
Liatart: You don't mind me sitting here, right?
Former King Geithner: No, I think you are alright.
Liatart: You should get some rest; a body that is weak as your need enough rest.
Former King Geithner: I think I am not tired yet. Perhaps the night is still too young for me to get tired now. Why don't we discuss a few more things about ourselves? If we talk long enough, I might actually be able to fall asleep.
Liatart: Yes, of course.
Then suddenly a crackling sound echoes, and small pieces of the crystal fall off,
Liatart: If you struggle too much, your body might break; just take it easy
Morray then struggle even more, as the crystal become bigger. Morray now completely froze. He still sees, hears, and breathes, but his entire body is completely frozen.
Then suddenly
Former King Geithner: Morray, It's alright. Just relax.
Morray relaxes his muscles, but still stares at Liatart.
Geithner keeps closing his eyes, then opens them back up. Liatart sees this, then he asks.
Liatart: I met your brother Marcus,
Geithner: You know him,
Liatart: No, I do not.
Geithner: Then how?
Liatart: It just happened.
Geithner: Did you meet him somewhere else?
Liatart: Yes.
Geithner: Did you know what he was doing there?
Liatart stay silent
Geithner: Is there someone else with him?
Geithner: Where did you first meet him?
Liatart focused on his magic; the sound of cracking echoed. He sat in silence as Geithner distracted him.
hour passed; Geithner slowly turned blurry as he struggled to keep his eyes open. Geithner then close he eye, relaxed his body.
A bright light suddenly shone on Geithner's face. Geithner's body jerked; once he immediately opened his eyes, it is already morning.
Morray was lying down on the floor, losing consciousness.
Then he saw Liatart still sitting there, looking at him.
Geithner: Hmmmm.
Liatart: The sun sure is bright today.
Geithner: Yes. It surely is.
Liatart then stands up and walks toward the balcony.
Geithner: Are you leaving
Liatart pauses, then turns around and looks at Geithner.
Liatart: We will meet again, perhaps on my next visit; we will know each other a lot better.
Liatart then walks toward Morray; he kneels down, grabs Morray's shoulder, and shakes him, Morray the awake.
Morray turn around and see Liatart; he immediately looks around for his sword.
Liatart: It is truly a pleasure to meet you. We'll see each other again.
Liatart taps Morray's shoulder; he stands up and disappears into thin air.