"Good afternoon."
"He..."
I was surprised and so was Ernesto. We were surprised not because he was late, but because of something that he radiated in front of us right now.
He is a wizard. I thought Androcles and Cecelia would bring in a witch, but they didn't. Even so, it doesn't matter. Regardless of the gender of the magician who will teach us, I don't blame it. It's just that, if it turns out that the wizard is that man, I'll make a fuss about it.
He has an aura, and both Ernesto and I can feel it. It was extraordinary. It's just that, his aura is a murderous aura, it looks so clear and we can feel it on him.
I don't know if Androcles and Cecelia can figure that out or not. I don't know why they brought in that person to teach me or Ernesto. What is clear, is that person is not a man who looks good.
Judging from his face, he is 25-35 years old. He wore a black coat with an iron shield over his chest. It seemed to give the impression that he was a wizard who was afraid of having his chest hit.
His face looks so friendly, even his face looks so innocent that it doesn't seem to show his bad side, but Ernesto and I can tell that he is a murderer.
Thus, we reflexively hid behind Cecelia's feet. We are afraid not because we want it, but because we are 7 years old. Reflexively responds to what harms us.
"Oh, you have come."
"Yes, I have come."
He had come, and looked at us and smiled. It felt like he was inviting us to approach him. It felt like he wanted to shut our terrified mouths.
Damn, I'm scared. It was the first time since that day that I was scared again. This is terrible, my legs are shaking.
I often meet people like him. I often get assignments to guard my bosses against professional assassins. I can feel that kind of aura, maybe because I've seen it too many times. That's why when he was in front of me, I knew he was a killer.
And, just like how I felt for that person, Ernesto also knew what was right in front of him. He must be feeling the same way I am now. He was sure that the wizard was a murderer.
Ernesto and I both know about it, but we don't know the purpose of that person coming here. I can only think right now that the wizard wants to kidnap me and then sell me. Because after all, child abduction cases often occur, especially children who have handsome and dignified faces. So, I, who fit into that criteria, will be kidnapped and sold by that wizard.
That's very scary.
"Ah..."
Ernesto seemed to notice something against my relieved face. He quickly looked at my wet pants.
"Oy, your pants are wet. Could it be… you wet the bed again?"
I have stopped wetting our bed since a year ago, but because I thought about it, I started to wet the bed again.
Honestly, I can't help it with this terrified body. My mind and soul are calm, but this body seems to have its reflexes. It's like me with this body is different. My mind and soul are calm, but my body is terrified. Maybe it's because this body is still 7 years old. Yeah, that's possible.
"I need to go to the toilet."
I quickly turned and ran, leaving them there just like that.
After cleaning my crotch, and after getting out of the bathroom near this living room, I took my special diaper. Well, I'm wearing this teddy bear again to be my diaper. For that, my crotch will not be possible to seep again.
When I returned, I saw Ernesto was already in the very wide courtyard. He was standing right in front of the wizard who was talking. Most likely, the wizard was explaining something about magic to Ernesto.
Meanwhile, Androcles and Cecelia looked happy to see their son being taught by the wizard.
"You understand that?" The wizard asked.
"I understand."
I heard that. Ernesto's tone seemed so heavy but also a little with his composure. He must be trying to calm down in this situation. He didn't want to let the wizard know that he could sense the wizard's aura. Ernesto must have thought of something when I went to the toilet. He must have planned to act childish, so as not to stand out in front of him.
"Then now, I will show you how magic is used. Watch this carefully!"
Ernesto nodded after the wizard said that.
Training started without me. I just need to see it from afar, as long as I can hear what Ernesto and the wizard are talking about.
"Water..."
It was water, the wizard let out water from his little finger. It's a fountain.
"Arrrgggg..."
He shouted, moving his hands horizontally. And after that, the fountain on his little finger became long, cutting the tree that was there.
"..."
That would take Ernesto by surprise. He must not have expected that the water would be so sharp as a sword, it could even cut the tree. I was like that too, surprised when I saw it happen.
"Well, watch this!"
The wizard walked over to the tree that was cut into two parts.
There, he turned to Ernesto with his hands holding the two halves of the tree.
"This is support magic. This you can apply to all living things. Watch this carefully!"
The one he showed earlier was attack-type magic. And now, he will show support-type magic. Likely so.
"Back to Life!"
Greenlight shot out of his hand, streaming right into the sides of the two trees. After a while, the tree rejoined and planted there. It looked like nothing had happened to the tree.
"The teacher you chose was extraordinary, Darling."
I heard my mother speak.
"Of course. I ordered my subordinates, who had worked for me, to find great teachers for our sons. Therefore, whatever our sons want, I will help them."
"Darling..."
"Baby..."
Before they kissed, Cecelia somehow stopped and asked.
"By the way, where is Arsenio?"
"U-Ugh..."
I quickly hid. I reflexively did that. Somehow I don't want them to see me. I kind of doesn't want to be and go with Ernesto to study magic there.
"You are right. I'll try to find him. Ernesto said he often gets lost."
Androcles quickly entered the castle. He intended to look for me, even though I was already outside the castle.
After he left, I approached Cecelia.
"Mom..."
"Oh, Arsenio. You seem to be there. Your father is looking for you. Where have you been?"
"I-I... I-"
"I understand. It must be tiring, right?"
What's so tiring, huh!?
"Back then, I was also like you, Arsenio. When I just lived in this house, I also often got lost. So, I understand your feeling. Take it easy, you'll get used to that house of yours."
"..." I responded by nodding and walking over to Cecelia.
"Come here!"
She carried me, directing me towards Ernesto who was showing his magic.
"Look at your brother. He seemed to enjoy learning magic. He must have been very enthusiastic since yesterday when Androcles found you a magic teacher."
No, he's not happy with that. He was just trying to stay calm in front of that person. You know what, Cecelia? Your husband has brought in a killer. His aura was so conspicuous to me, so I knew that his purpose in coming here was not to teach us magic, but to kidnap me. You know that, right, Cecelia!? The two of you... You are from this world but are not aware of that person's aura. Geez.
"You don't want to go there?" Cecelia asked, and I shook my head. "Why? You will get your magic later. Try to go there!"
I know the facts, and I am very happy to accept them.
I can't feel the magic inside my body. I am not even able to flow from one point to another of these members of my body. I couldn't feel it, so I accepted the fact. If only you knew that I don't feel that so-called energy or stamina or whatever that flows and I can feel inside my body, maybe you'll realize that your son can't do what Ernesto did.
You must be aware that this son of yours, whose name is Arsenio, has a normal body. You must be aware that this son of yours cannot cast any magic. So, don't force your son to do anything. It would hurt his feelings.
"I..."
Before I could finish my sentence, Androcles came and said that he couldn't find me.
After coming here, right beside me, he finally realized that what Cecelia was holding was me.
"Oh, it turns out that you are here, Arsenio. Where have you been?"
"He's been here since you came in, Darling," Cecelia responded.
"Oh, I see. No wonder I didn't find you."
After he said that, he asked again.
"You're not there, Arsenio? You don't want to learn your magic? Maybe by being taught by that person, you will get your magic later."
The sentence sounded so good and felt so soft, but behind it, he also wanted me to go there. In other words, behind that sentence, there was a compulsion that told me to go there.
I understand that Androcles and Cecelia wish I had magic. I also understand they want me to make them proud. But, it can't be helped, I wasn't born for that.
Every human being born has the ability. They can easily hone those skills. They got it because of a gift from God. They get it because of the descendants of their ancestors and their parents. And a few more of them, don't get that at all.
For those who don't get it, they just need to try, try, try, until they realize that they are not the same as humans who have been born with abilities. And in the end, they gave up on getting it.
No matter how hard you work, you still won't have what other people have. You have to realize that your ability is not to do that. You have to realize that you can't imitate that person. If you keep forcing yourself to get it, you're doing something for nothing.
Every living thing has abilities. Jumping squirrel. A snake that can eat animals larger than its body. A male lion that can subdue its prey. Or, a man who manages his company's accounting with ease. Even so, their abilities were limited.
For example, a bird with a snake. Can snakes fly like birds? Of course not, because it's not a snake's ability. Can birds crawl? Of course not, because birds don't need it to walk. So, with that example, you will be able to conclude that the abilities to live things are not equal. If you force them to do that, you're killing them.
Everything just happened since they were born. As time goes on, they realize that they don't have abilities like other living things. Fish are aware that they cannot live on land. Apple trees are aware that they will not produce bananas.
Every living thing has its abilities. For that, they must be aware that they are not getting the abilities that other living beings have.
In this case, I realized that I couldn't do what Ernesto got. I can't do magic at 7 years old. I know that, but I don't force myself to do that. For that, if someone comes and forces me to do that, that person is tantamount to telling me to die.
Androcles, you must realize that you cannot force this son of yours. You can't force me to do what Ernesto can do. You should let your son find his way on his own. When your son has succeeded in discovering his abilities, it is your job to support him. You have to realize that, Dad.