After the kids have left, we decide to move outside to take some fresh air
"It might be hard for both of you, but I want to say that things are not certain."
I look at Lynd's swollen cheek.
The lord is hateful toward peasants. But we have no choice but to be oppressed In exchange for protection against the monsters.
Without their aid, Pot Bloom wouldn't exist now.
I take a deep breath and tell Lynd the news.
"Wellis committed a crime, assaulted the lord's men."
Lynd's amber eyes shrink, knowing what her husband got himself into.
An assault against noble's personal or property can be punishable by imprisonment, and death.
It's up to the land lord to decide the sentence.
But knowing it Ghist, there's only one foreseeable outcome.
Lynd crys, covering her face with her hands.
I look out into the distance, looking where the incident has took place.
As a village chief I'm such a pathetic and incompetent person.
People of Pot Bloom has never been so miserable before the lord.
We used to lead a simple but happy life.
The air carried the scent of grass and dirt, a usual scent that I always smell. But somehow It's concerns me.
"I-Is there anyway to save him?"
Lynd whimpers, still crying.
I think for a moment.
"There is, but... It's a gamble."
We don't really know who they are. But if luck is on our side, we might be able to help Wellis and save the village altogether.
"The Luxem."
...
'Hey, that guy doesn't have any one to pick him up after school! '
'He's always alone.'
'Stop talking about that dude!'
Voices belong to the kids that I couldn't see their face. Smiles of mockery painted on their grey face.
As usual, I'm going home, there's a game waiting for me there, an escape from reality.
I walk past a cemetery but spare no glance and just ignoring it.
'I'm home'
There's nothing, only my voice.
There's no one to welcome me anymore...
I make my way to my computer.
'It's already on?'
I don't remember left it on.
I stare at the blinding white screen. The wind blew on my skin, carrying a scent of grass.
I look to my left where window was left open. There's field of golden wheat, a forest far behind, and a mountain sit just over the horizon.
Mesmerized by the beautiful scenery I do not questioned how It came to be, I walk to the window, reaching my hand out to feel the air.
'Warm, and It's feel like I'm at home.'
Suddenly the beautiful girl appeared, playing in the vast field. Her silver-white hair dancing in the wind.
'She's having a great time'
A hand creeping out from darkness behind me, reaching on my shoulder...
'You'LL nEver experieNceD sOMetHIng liKe tHAt!'
Laughing, the darkness.
'It's true'
I sighed, confronting the darkness.
'It's true.'
The hand moves away, replacing with a sinister version of myself.
'I'm alWaYs, wAiTing fOR YOu, yoU WiLl aCcEPt mE eVeNTuaLly!'
He fades away, leaving a bad taste In my mouth.
I return to watch the girl but the moment disappeared, there's nothing now.
Walking back to my computer which now turned off.
'Power saving mode' It said.
I boot it up again, but this time, the screen turn red, with a black figure.
Lip curl downward, tear fall off the cheek, and heart broken.
'We love you, Uriel.'
Voices come out of the computer.
'You're our greatest joy god could ever brought us.'
The voices, they're now for me.
A light In a shape of hand appeared, holding my hand.
I could feel the familiar warm, very pleasant feeling.
'How could I ever live without you...'
'I will protect you.'
Hand warp around my body In a warm embrace as the surrounding slowly fade to light.
Eventually, everything disappeared.
"Umm..."
I yawn, opening my eyes slowly.
Sitting up, I look around the room.
It's the room Jason took me In for the night.
I look down on my hand... , there's nothing. I felt like someone was holding my hand.
I sighed.
"Having a nightmare, sweetheart?"
Mom!
I look to where the voice come from, seeing mom look at me sleepily.
Her eyes are red and swollen. Look like she just cried.
"I'm so sorry to let you experienced terrible thing..."
No, you shouldn't be sorry, you're the greatest mom!
I hug her as she hugs me back, embracing me.
"I'm sorry mom, I shouldn't disobey you..."
I whispered.
She kisses my forehead and caress my cheek.
"You're just like him, bold, and stronghearted "
"I want to be the mom you deserved, I wanted you to lead a carefree life."
She smiles weakly. Her shaky voice sound like we're saying a goodbye to each other...
Although we're fine now, but the chief must've said something very shocking about dad to mom...
I feel chill run down my spine as the thought of living alone.
I tighten my hug.
"It's okay now, sweetheart. I'm here."
It's not okay, not okay at all...
I will have to do something!
If I wasn't weak... I could've done something to those mfckers now!
If Meld wasn't joking with me, I should've prevented all of this!
"Let's sleep for now, dear. You'll have to take care of your health..."
She kisses me once again, tugging me in the thin blanket as she drifts Into sleep.
I must do something to save daddy, and help mom!
But I must sleep... I can't afford to make mother more worrier than now.
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