"What do You know, a Wizard is one that is able to protect all the people . They are so strong and cool"
"isn't that right ? like what Wizard do it ?"
"a Wizard is the best. Wizard who is able to use everything he has for those around him"
"Then, I want to become a strong Wizard later. I will protect papa, mama and Ir'ha"
"Then study more diligently, mama I will wait for it"
Fa'I woke up from her sleep. He chuckled as he hugged himself.
"Huh ... I'm stupid. Being a Wizard has become impossible for me," he said. He looked at the clock on, which showed it was dawn. Already He tried to go back to sleep but he couldn't. As a result, he went to the park. Trying to divert his mind. Accompanied by the moonlight he stood in the garden. The memories earlier made him remember bad things.
"What's the matter? Is Fa'I having trouble sleeping?"
Jes'ka suddenly came to accompany him. Stand behind him. But his master was silent. Fa'I who sat on a park bench and Jes'ka who was standing behind him.
"You better come inside. It's time to sleep. It's not good for a girl to be outside at this hour."
"I more than enough can keep myself"
That's not what I mean. It's not good for your body going out at night "
"so are you Fa'I"
Heard of it, Fa'I looked at him. He smiled. He told her to sit beside him than stand behind him. However Jes'ka refused. Fa'I are constantly forced to make Jes'ka finally give up.
"you know. I have a request. This one you can reject it"
"what is it Fa'I ?"
"Can you don't have to talk so formal ? at least when we were alone" he said while still staring at the ceiling. Jes'ka was staring at him after he said it.
"if only such it doesn't matter" he replied.
Shortly after that Fa'I stood up, stretching his body and then invite Jes'ka to go Back in. Jes'ka any according to and follow him
The next day Fa'I refuse the invitation of his uncle. His uncle was only assented view of conditions Fa'I like that. But different with Nar'u he is still trying to convince Fa'I entrance to the academy.
*
Several weeks passed after that. Fa'I has a private tutor who teaches him about politics. He looks serious about what he is learning. His mother could only support him. Meanwhile, Nar'u disappeared without words. But he was sure that his sister would be okay. She is the proud girl of the Mer family. A person who became the best student at a well-known academy, XOUN academy. He became the best student and graduated with the best grades compared to other schools. Now he works as a Witch under the auspices of the government.
Then one time, when Fa'I was just back from town. He just arrived with his family's horse carriage. He saw an old man standing in front of the palace. Her clothes were tattered, making her look grungy. He seemed to be looking for something or someone. Fa'I also stopped his horse carriage. He came down and walked over to the old man.
"Looking for something ?" asked Fa'I, trying to be polite
"Nothing, I'm just starving. Can you give this poor man a penny to eat?"
Fa'I smiled at that. Then he said "Don't stand here sir. You are disturbing the entrance of our horse-drawn carriage"
Hearing this, the old man apologized to Fa'I, then walked away
"Where are you going?"
"Yes?"
"You said you were hungry. Come in," he said
The old man smiled happily. He obeyed and entered Mer's residence with Fa'i. When they entered, not a single servant dared to approach Fa'i. 'maybe they feel disgusted by him' was Fa'i thought. he also served the old man himself. From the food he eats, to the clothes he wears.
While they were eating in the dining room, his uncle came into the room and was surprised to see who was in front of him. His uncle also called Fa'I to talk privately.
"what are you doing? how can you meet someone like that?"
"It's okay he just needs to eat and drink. I make everything myself. Even the clothes are my oversized clothes"
"That's not it, that man is -
"Excuse me sir. Everything is ready" cut Mr. Christ.
"Okay, we'll continue later, I have a problem to deal with."
His uncle left the dining room together with Mr. Christ. Fa'I returned to the dining room, accompanying the old man.
"What's wrong ?" asked the old man
"nothing, not a serious problem"
"Is this maybe because of me?. Okay I'll leave if that's the thing"
"no no, this is not about you" replied Fa'I uneasily
"really ?"
Fa'I nodded in response. The old man sat back down and continued eating. He ate as if he had never eaten well before. Fa'I who saw him laughed, confusing the old man.
"What is wrong?"
"It's okay, this is the first time I see people who eat so greedily"
"what is ridicule?"
"no no. It's just that I had a hard time with food first"
The old man watched Fa'I silently for a few moments. Then continue the meal.
Shortly after that, they were done. The old man took his belongings and said goodbye. Fa'I also escorted him to the front door. Before the old man left, he asked Fa'I something.
"What's your name, son?"
"Fa'I, uncle. Fa'I Mer"
"Fa'I Mer huh?"
"what's up uncle?"
"Nothing, it's just that I wonder if there is a noble son who is still good today. Really a good boy"
"No uncle, this is just the basic ethics that I learned. But I still have much to learn."
"Then, why does a good boy like you seem lonely?"
"what do you mean?" asked Fa'I, confused
"Well it's okay. It's just an old man muttering. You don't need to take it to heart"
"maybe because I'm bad at magic"
"Nowadays all they know is only about magic. Even though there are many kinds of other powers that are even stronger than magic"
Fa'I was surprised by what the old man said. When the old man was about to leave, Fa'I held him back "
"Wait" prevent Fa'I
"do you know about that other power?" He continued
"Of course, who do you think I am?"
"huh?"
"Don't you know who I am?"
"a bum?"
The old man laughed at Fa'I's innocent words.
"You can think of it. I'm a Ki user"
"ki?"
"Yes, other elements of power besides magic. Do you have any interest on it?" he asked.
At that time. Fa'I found another hope in him. Hope that will take him further than he expected.