Since there were no cameras or CCTV, Arman decided that Nico's house would be safe to visit. He intended to help Nico prepare his supplies for a long journey. However, when he arrived and saw the contents of the shack, Arman was surprised to see that Nico had nothing to bring with him.
"You only have this?" Arman asked.
"Yes. Is there something wrong? Earlier, you told me to bring what?" Nico replied.
Arman looked at the old gas stove and worn-out mat.
"These are not things that can be brought along. Where is your wardrobe?" Arman asked.
"A wardrobe? That's too expensive. I only have a cardboard box," Nico replied.
Arman looked inside the cardboard box and saw only one plate and spoon, and a worn-out cloth which might have been Nico's towel.
"Don't you even have a bag?" Arman asked.
"Do you mean this?" Nico held up a shabby tote bag he used to carry his water bottle. It looked unsuitable for a journey.
"No," Arman said disappointedly.
Arman felt embarrassed for suggesting that Nico should prepare. There was nothing that Nico could bring along, not even something that could be used to cover Nico's wounds.
"Never mind. Let's go into the forest," Arman said.
Arman felt sad to see an innocent child abandoned in such a beautiful place like Florence, even in this modern age. Where were his parents? Why wasn't there an orphanage taking care of him?
After seeing the black aura that surrounded Nico, there seemed to be something dark and mysterious behind Nico's origins that had led him to this state.
Arman wasn't mistaken. He was certain that Nico was destined to become a strong knight and change the world. But what Arman didn't know was whether his destiny was good or bad for the world.
Half an hour later, they managed to escape from the government agents by descending the hill and walking along the riverbank. After walking for a long time, although knight-thing didn't make sense, Nico felt a sense of pride in his mind. This was the first time Nico felt useful in this world.
"How could I become a knight?" asked Nico with curiosity.
"Basically, everyone has the power to make their desires come true. That's why most people pry. However, only a few people have the ability to control this power. This power is around us, filling this world. There is nature-God-given-law which streamed through the fabric of the universe, and we call it the 'law stream'. The law stream determines why roses are red instead blue, why there is gravity, and many more. You have the ability to control the law stream and make your wishes come true," Arman explained. "People who can control this law stream are called knights."
After thinking about it, Arman's words began to explain some of the strange things that had happened to him. First, how he could run so fast even though he was small and his steps were short. And the incident where he destroyed a car earlier. It was impossible if he didn't have any power.
Nico felt more impressed with the man's explanation and felt more confident that he was a knight. He felt happy and proud of his power and felt that he should learn it as soon as possible.
"What should I do now? I want to know everything about knights and this power," Nico said with great enthusiasm.
"First of all, you must learn how to activate your power. Judging from what happened earlier, you seem to have a very rare type of knight ability. You have to learn how to control the law stream and make your wishes come true. I will help you in this process," said the man in a friendly tone. "But that's a later matter. For now, there's something more important."
"What is it?" asked Nico, walking next to Arman.
"Do you want to learn in a place like this? Not to mention your condition," said Arman, looking at Nico's injured body.
After being told by Arman, Nico finally remembered. His adrenaline had rushed so much earlier that he didn't feel anything. But now his legs and arms were starting to hurt. Not to mention the gaping wound on his knee looked scary. At this point, it was important to find a safe place to treat his wounds.
"I know you're very enthusiastic. That's what happened to me before," he said while gazing into the distance. "When I first found out I was a knight, I jumped with joy for almost three days and nights. But for now, I think you should consider our situation first."
Nico felt very happy and grateful to Arman for his help. Nico felt that he had found his life's purpose. Nico would do anything to learn more about this power.
"Thank you so much for your help. I don't know what would happen to me without you," Nico said gratefully.
"No need to thank me. I'm just doing my job to protect people like you. People like me are called guardian knights. I am destined to protect and guide other knights to find their destiny. As for you, I don't know what type of destiny you have until you take your first sword. Now, come with me," said Arman.
Nico was taken further to the outskirts of the city, away from civilization. Once they were far enough from residential areas, Arman suddenly drew his sword and raised it high into the sky. With a whispering voice that Nico couldn't understand, ancient golden glowing writing appeared around Nico. Then the wind started to swirl, and a dazzling light appeared in the sky, coming down hard on Nico and enveloping him in warmth.
Nico was shocked. "What is this?"
He felt a surge of pure energy flowing through his body. Slowly, his wounds began to close and heal on their own. The light lasted for only a few seconds but it was enough to heal all his wounds!
"Wow!" Nico blinked in disbelief as the light surrounding him slowly disappeared. He had been skeptical of Arman's explanation of the legendary knight and had some doubts, but now that he had seen it with his own eyes, all his doubts disappeared.
"You weren't lying. You really are a knight," Nico exclaimed excitedly. He also felt guilty for not believing what Arman had said earlier. "When I become strong, can I have the same ability as you did just now?"
"This power is only possessed by people like me, a guardian knight," explained Arman as he sheathed his sword back into its scabbard. "If I had done it in the middle of the city, the agents would have seen the light. That's why I took you far from Florence."
Nico rubbed his skin. Even his skin felt smooth. Now he understood why the government hunted down knights. Their abilities went against the laws of nature! "I want to be a guardian knight too."
"It's alright. There are many things yet to come. I will be disappointed if you are just a guardian knight."