Henry came to a realization that the slums had been adversely affected by the monsters as he was heading there that morning. The poor had no defense mechanism hence becoming the most affected victims. The rich people living in mansions and villas had done all means to ensure that they are not haunted by the monsters. Henry thought alot about this issue as he moved slowly towards the slums. This was an issue that made him very sad to an extent that tears ran down his cheeks simultaneously. A lot of thoughts came into his mind making him to have a certain headache but he just went to confirm the real status of his family and the entire slums.
The Smith's family had all their hopes on Henry. Henry gave courage to himself and just went on with his journey despite the sun rays hitting him directly in his face. The sun rays were on the other hand advantageous to him since it was a source of warmth and also acted as a source of vitamins in his body. He was very keen to confirm the damage that had been done in Miho. He moved lonely without meeting any single human on the road. The planet seemed as if all the human race had migrated. This was only as a result of fear and anxiety insulted in human race by the monsters. No one was ready to be killed by the monsters making them to hibernate like amphibians.
Henry was just seeing a number of damages in Miho and this made him almost to go mad. He increased his speed to firstly confirm the state of his family since the slums were the the most affected. In his mind, he thought that the monsters had attacked his family since he had conflict with the dragons. He thought the dragons had come at his home to revenge. He went faster filled up with worries. He was just meeting blood remains on the way as he moved. The monsters were already at work the same morning but Henry didn't fight them. He had focus on his family first. For him, he was very safe since he was protected by the magic metal but his family was in danger.
Within no time, Henry arrived at the slums. He moved straight away at their house to be sure if his family members were safe. He knocked the door but no one was responding. He knew his family was fearful of the monsters. He identified himself by name but non responded. At long last, he called all the Smith's family by names that was when he heard movements in the house. His mother responded in a low tone to be sure that Henry was the one at the door. The family was not expecting Henry back since he had just joined the military school that was why they were doubtful. Henry saw his mother observing him through different openings on the house. Henry's mother after a thorough confirmation finally opened the door. She gently opened it to be much sure before opening it fully.
Tears of joy ran down her cheeks after seeing her son safe. Henry too on the other hand was so happy to see her mother alive. He ran towards his mother to give her a hug. They greeted each other but his mother became worried after seeing Henry with some injuries but she didn't ask about all this. Henry was keen in making sure that no one touches the magic metal in the entire Smiths family or anyone in Miho. His mother welcomed him warmly. The moment his mother went to close the door, he saw large stones being added on the door to increase its strength. Henry stopped his mother, " just leave that door wide-open, nothing is going to attack us." His mother was shocked to hear that statement. "Don't you know what is happening in the whole of Miho strongholds? We are only living by mercies," his mother said. Henry laughed and added, "I knew it that is why I have told you to leave that door wide open. His mother followed the instructions though with alot of fear. Henry went and placed his magic metal in one of the corner of the house and sat on a three legged stool in the same corner. He looked down for some moment and raised his head to talk to his mother.
"How is the family? Where is the rest of our family members? He asked. His mother took a breath and answered him, "they are all doing well, it is only that they are hiding due to fear from monsters. Your father is under the bed with your little brother Hurry. We live in fear here in Miho slums. Henry laughed and went to confirm if his father was under the bed. He used his hand to confirm and touched on something. He touched as he called. He saw his father coming out in a rolling style followed by Hurry. Henry laughed again. This was a family living happily and making jokes was their daily routine. His father came out and whipped his body before shaking his hands with Henry. Hurry on the other hand, came and just jumped on Henry's back. They were used to each other and playing was the daily activity that kept them busy.
There was a short conversation as Henry's mother prepared a cup of tea for him. "How was the training?" His father asked. Henry was keen not to disclose anything that happened. He just replied, " it was good and I have gained skills." His father smiled for a moment and said,"that was great job." Hurry was disturbing Henry just like how children behave and asking irrelevant questions. "What have you brought me? Is there any sweet in your bag?" Hurry asked. Henry was reluctant to answer such questions and just directed Hurry to check in the bag if there was anything.
Hurry struggled to open the bag just to find two oranges. Even Henry didn't knew if there was something in the bag. He quickly ran his mind and remembered that he had carried those oranges from the stall that they slept in and just apparently forgot. So Hurry came happily to Henry to thank him. "Mum see, Henry has brought me oranges, thank you Henry." This was a three years little boy but very active and stubborn. This was a kind of a child you could tell him to keep quiet then he started crying. Henry had at least grown up hence thought like an elder but his sibling was very funny with very young thoughts. They just had to understand him.
Henry was given a cup of tea and he sipped as he catched up with his family. He also wanted to know the state of the extended family and when he asked, he was told that they were all fine. This was something that gave Henry alot of hopes. As he was taking tea, he just heard voices of monsters in space attacking the slums. His father went to close the door due to fear but Henry stopped him. They then went out of the house to observe the monsters. His father was shocked to see Henry very courageous. The monsters were attacking places far away from Henry's home. This was something that erupted alot of questions. The Smith's family was living in the slum that was the most affected but the presence of Henry threatened the monsters. They were just left in dilemma little did they knew that Henry was holding a monster repellant.
Henry was not happy at all seeing the human race being destroyed mercilessly by other creatures. This made him to swear in his mind that he was going to fight until the last moment. Despite his slum being safe from the monsters by the assist of the magic metal, he sweared to defend the entire human race. He wanted to become an awakener but it was something that it could take him time and struggles. He was wondering how he was going to fight other races and obtain potions necessary for awakening. He was worried of the decreased population and wanted to awaken to increase the population of human race on the planet.
Henry decided to do some experiments. He covered the metal completely to test if the monsters could attack them. Just upon covering it, the movement pattern of the monsters changed and they moved towards that slum. As the monsters approached, every individual ran into the house and closed. Henry uncovered the metal to also make observations. The monsters started running away from the slum. Henry had a difficult task ahead of him to ensure that he successfully fight the monsters. He came up with different strategies after keen observation.
Henry decided to make plans to attack the monsters from the source. The monsters were very threatening in appearance. They had protruding horns and teeth. Their eyes were too large with the general appearance being very ugly. Attacking from the source could give Henry an upper hand in ensuring that he kills one to gain potions and become an awakener too. He went to make arrangements in preparation for the deadly war.