Haruto figured it was best to gather as much information as possible and get used to being called Kage. If it was true that he could only contact Dimitri a limited number of times, he needed to be well-prepared.
"Well, young man, in all my years as a healing mage, this situation is quite unique and frankly unprecedented. You became very sick about three months ago. I'm the Kingdom's top healing mage, and even my magic would not heal you. You were in a deep sleep until yesterday. You..." He hesitated. "You died. You can see why we'd be a little... shocked. Then today, we come in and you're up from the dead. A miracle!"
Haruto found the timeline odd, but if the realms operated independently, the situations couldn't be related. Or could they? He then looked up and asked, "What is your name?"
The man seemed a bit stunned. "Well, I'm Gorin. Also, if I may..." He slowly reached toward Haruto's head. Haruto didn't sense any ill intention, so he allowed it. After a few moments, the mage began to sweat profusely. He opened his eyes in amazement and awe and let out a deep sigh. "I can't see it." He stood, mouth agape, as if he couldn't believe it.
"Wait... What's wrong?" Haruto asked, as did his mother.
"Apologies, let me explain. See, as you were in your sleep, I placed a healing magic formation inside your body. It allowed me to observe your magic core and any changes. But it's gone. The magic formation is gone."
Haruto's mother didn't seem to understand. "Why is that a bad thing, Gorin?"
"I can't see it. I can't see any of it. The formation, the magic core. I cannot grasp anything regarding your magical abilities. Only high-level mages can block a mage of my level from using insight."
Haruto's mother grew uncomfortable suddenly. "Well, Sir Gorin, my boy is awake and well, so let's focus on the positives."
Gorin took a deep breath. "You're right. This is a joyous occasion. I'll report back to the King at once about the boy's condition and recovery." He then looked at Haruto. "Young man, please take it easy. Your body was bedridden for months; it may take you some time to get your feet under you."
Haruto nodded intently. He had no idea the blessing mark was the reason Gorin could not view his magic core.
Once Gorin departed, his mother could not stop hugging him. He simply let her. "By the way, where is Dad?"
His mother let go as if she had completely forgotten. She had been so caught in the moment that she forgot to tell Gorin to send word to her husband. "He is adventuring, looking for a cure for you. When you fell ill, he left immediately, taking three of his closest warlords with him. He vowed he would not return until he found a way."
This statement made Haruto's eyes tear up again. Just like in his world, his dad was doing everything he could for him. He felt proud.
Once the excitement died down, his mother left to gather vegetables for dinner. She was going to cook a celebratory feast.
Haruto decided to use this time to explore the surroundings around his house. He noticed his house was in the middle of a forest, but he could still see others off in the distance. He then remembered the box Dimitri gave him and decided to pull it out. As if reading his mind, the box materialized. Could the box work through telepathy?
He wondered if it worked on the same principle and thought to himself, "Open."
The box's contents appeared as a screen in front of Haruto, almost making him stumble back. As he read over the contents, he could only inwardly shake his head.
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**Item Guide**
Note: This item is soul-bound. Read Me :)
- **Healing potions x5**
- Class: Epic
- **Divine Band**
- Class: Divine ~ Uncommon
- Note: This item is soul-bound. Can mask its own energy presence. Used for communication.
- **Hunting knife**
- Class: Common ~ Unique
- Note: Grows with use, can perfectly skin any beast.
- **Pick Axe**
- Class: Common ~ Unique
- Note: Can mine any material.
- **Magic Awakening Stone**
- Class: Epic
- Note: Soul-bound, once absorbed, this stone is instantly destroyed.
- **Gold Coins x 10,000**
- **Silver Coins x 10,000**
- **Bronze Coins x 100**
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Haruto marveled at the contents of the box. This was no ordinary item—it was a treasure trove of tools and resources. He knew he had to be careful with these items and use them wisely. The journey ahead was uncertain, but with these tools, he felt a bit more prepared to face whatever challenges lay in wait.