Chapter 20: The Hell
"What do you mean?" Ariel said.
"Yes, there is a prison below Zero Point and that's all I know," Timothy said. Ariel was shocked as he got to know something new.
"What's that prison called? I know that the prison where Zuchs keep criminals is known as the Fylak which is situated before Zuch Ford in Human Continent II," Ariel said.
"Yes, you are correct. But the prison which is below Zero Point is named…"
"What is it?"
"The….. Hell."
"Pretty interesting name."
"That's your reaction?"
"Why? You expected me to be scared?"
"No...not that."
"Anyways thanks for telling me about Hell," Ariel said.
"That's not the important thing."
"Yeah I know. You want me to save Ronald's parents."
"Yes and millions of people. They might help you to fight against Victor K Water."
"Well...I won't need their help."
"Time will speak."
"Ronald told me you wanted to become the best gunman in the world."
"Yes, I certainly wanted to."
"Why didn't you become one?"
"The cause is my hands."
"How is that?"
"I can't lift heavy things, especially steel."
"Why is that?"
"Cancer…."
"Oh! I'm sorry!"
"No, it's…..ok."
"I will do the job."
"Thanks for understanding."
"You can at least make the best gun for Ronald, right?"
"Of course. I have been making a gun. It will be completed by tomorrow. Don't worry about it."
"That's good."
"Ariel K Wind….."
"Ha?"
"Promise me…..even if I die in the middle, you will save Ronald's parents. Even if you find their dead bodies, please bring them here. This is their place."
"I promise you."
"Now I can be rest assured."
"Hey…"
"What?"
"What was the Great Holy War about?"
"Oh! I don't know much details as I was sick at that time but this war happened between Victor K Water's personal army and the Demon Army."
"Which side won?"
"Of course Victor K Water was the winner. And because of defeating Demon King and sledging his vessel, Victor K Water's father made him his successor."
"That's pretty historic."
"Yes, it is. Now take some rest. Tomorrow will be a long day," Timothy said and started going towards the house. Ariel didn't move. He was looking at the sky. And he heard Toya's voice. It was coming from the back of the house. Ariel got up and went to the back. He saw Toya training with his sword.
"Toya, when did you come down?"
"A while ago."
"Why are you practicing so late night?"
"I don't want to waste my time by taking unnecessary rest."
"I see. Then what are you practicing? Improving your moves or developing a new one?"
"I am trying to develop a new move."
"How long will it take?"
"I am almost done. I will experiment with it soon."
"Tell me if you need any help. I am going to sleep," Ariel said and went inside the house.
"Ok. See you later," Toya said and continued his training.
Next morning~
Toya, Ariel and Anna woke up and came to the dining table. They sat on the chairs. Ronald had made breakfast and served them. The food made by Ronald was too good.
"Woah! It's been a while since I tasted this tasty food," Ariel said.
"Do you know magic or something? This food is so tasty," Anna said.
"Is it that tasty?" Ronald said.
"Yes, it is," Anna said.
"Hey Ronald!"
"What?"
"I need a chef in my crew. Therefore will you join my crew?" Ariel said.
"Eh?"
"Will you?"
"I will think about it."
"Where's your grandpa?" Anna said.
"He's sleeping," Ronald said.
"Oh! Let him rest," Anna said.
"Yes, it's necessary as he doesn't have much time to live," Ronald said.
"Why is that?" Anna said.
"He has cancer," Ronald.
"That's a sad thing," Anna said.
"Yeah, it is and that is why I want to become the best gunman in the world as soon as possible, " Ronald said.
"Then I suppose we can help you in your training, right?" Anna said.
"Oh yes, right," Ariel said.
"It would be a great help," Ronald said.
"Then let's gather in the courtyard after finishing breakfast," Ariel said.
"I'm in," Anna said.
"Toya, are you going to join?" Ariel said.
"Nope. I have my own training. See you guys later," Toya said and got up and went to the backyard to train.
"Well I guess me and Anna will be enough to help you to train," Ariel said.
"Yeah, it's fine," Ronald said. Then Ronald also sat down and finished his breakfast alongside Anna and Ariel. They went to the courtyard after that. Ronald took out his elemental gun and thirty elemental bullets. The name of Ronald's gun was Grifit and it was colored black with brown layers.
"This is my gun and I will use it in the tournament, " Ronald said. But Timothy came to them and gave Ronald a new gun.
"Ronald, this is the best gun I can craft and it is your new gun," Timothy said.
"Grandpa….why did you take so much trouble to make a new gun?" Ronald said.
"It is nothing compared to my love for you, my kid. And I also gave my best to make this gun as this is the last gun made by me," Ronald said.
"Grandpa…..thank you very much. I will surely win the tournament with this gun," Ronald said.
"Good luck, my kid," Timothy said.
"Grandpa….have you given any name to it?" Ronald said.
"No. You give one," Timothy said.
"I name it Timothy because it is your last gun," Ronald said and hugged Timothy.
"Thanks a lot my kid," Timothy said and his eyes were getting wet.
"Thanks to you too grandpa," Ronald said.
"Now train hard and accomplish your dream," Timothy said.
"I will, " Ronald said. Timothy went back to the house. And Ronald looked at Anna and Ariel.
"Are you ready now?" Ariel said.
"Yes, I am," Ronald said confidentially and smiled.
"Let's start," Anna said.
To be continued ~~~