Elder White Beard's clone carried Kopi to his house after receiving such information from his owner.
He was swift along the way, but it couldn't be helped when he garnered the attention of many, especially when he carried a kid's body.
One even called the police.
Even so, the clone performed its duty efficiently.
Once arrived, he knocked on the door.
After three knocks, he placed Kopi beside the door.
Before he could perform another movement, he froze.
Cracks began to appear, slithering to envelop his whole body completely.
When his finger made a slight movement, he disintegrated into pieces.
At this moment, his owner has been completely sealed…
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The noise of knocking on the door brought puzzlement to Fernando.
He didn't think it was his son since it wasn't his behavior.
Hence, he was actually nervous about who might be the person behind the door.
Furthermore, the way it knocked, gently and slowly, seemed like a devil's way.
"Who was that, father?" Jerry asked.
His voice carried a tinge of nervousness.
"It couldn't be them, right?"
Of course, Fernando knew who his son was referring to.
Jerry had a long conversation with his father about what happened.
Although Fernando claimed he could deal with it, it was under the condition he was left with no choice but to sign the contract.
He was ready to sacrifice his freedom for the sake of his sons.
"Who knows?" Fernando forced a smile. "We will never know if we don't see them."
Fernando had to set an example of bravery and courage for his youngest son.
Since the oldest seemed to have been woken up and was now attempting to pave a path for himself – certainly, they had a fair share – Fernando loved to look for his remaining son.
Fernando began to amble to the door.
Soon, he grasped the doorknob.
Their doorknob was completely different from the average house.
He crafted it.
If a rich person saw it, they might admit that the poor were creative and innovative.
The doorknob was divided into two types, a resting object that connected the door and the lock.
The lock was locked when the lock was tightly locked to the resting object.
It was quite incomprehensible, but it was actually pretty simple and direct.
Grasping the lock and unlocking it from the resting object, Fernando slowly opened the door in his direction.
There, he peeked and was surprised he saw no one.
That was until he lowered his vision.
He gasped in horror when he saw his son lying on the ground.
Since the clone didn't place Kopi on the ground without assurance, it was inevitable for him to slide and fall to the floor.
Fernando's soul left when he thought of various negative scenarios.
"What is it, father?" Jerry inquired.
"It's your Kuya."
As he said so, he checked his son's pulse and heaved a sigh of relief when he confirmed his son was still alive.
However… There was something strange about his appearance.
Why… Why was his hair turning snowy?
Furthermore, it was growing at a visible speed.
Fernando thought, 'Is it perhaps related to his Gift?'
He quivered in excitement.
"What happened to him?"
Jerry panickedly moved his wheelchair by his hands, and Fernando noticed it.
"Stop!"
Fernando pushed the door so he could see his son.
"Something big happened to your Kuya." He beamed, stunning Jerry. "He awakened his Gift."
"What?" Jerry was astonished.
Soon, he couldn't stop the smile forming on his face, and he almost leaped out of his wheelchair… if it wasn't because he was crippled.
Fernando was elated to witness his son's exhilaration to his Kuya's blessing.
He brought Kopi to his embrace and began to walk to the sofa near Jerry, who soon followed him.
Together, they observed the difference happening to Kopi.
"He indeed awakened his Gift. But will he retain that appearance, Papa?" (1)
Fernando cast a glance at his son and smiled at him.
"Son, it's really normal for your body to alter when you awaken your gift. It's similar to a strength-related type of awakener who gains muscles without even entering the gym once!"
Jerry's mouth gaped in astonishment.
He then thought of something that caused him to tremble in excitement.
"Does that mean I will awaken a speed-related gift soon?"
Fernando's eyes widened and guffawed.
"There is indeed a higher chance for you to awaken it, and by then, it will become a blessing as it will heal your legs."
Fernando wasn't kidding.
He wasn't placing false hope on his son.
There have been many cases that have been proved many times.
He believed in his convictions.
"Okay!" Jerry nodded in enthusiasm.
He couldn't help it.
His condition has been haunting him ever since he was aware of it.
He wanted to walk; he didn't want to stay in a wheelchair.
He always looked forward to the idea of walking together with his father and Kuya… of course, his mama too!
Gazing at his Kuya, he didn't even feel a bit envious.
He was only wondering what Gift he awakened.
"Do you wonder what Gift he awakened?" Fernando smiled.
Jerry hummed in agreement.
"It's simple, really. It should be an irregular element, an Ice Element."
He sighed.
"Why are you sighing, Papa?"
"It's simply because an irregular element isn't popular in this country. It will be difficult for him to rise without resources."
"Then what should he do?"
"He will attend the academy. But… It's the WIlham Academy I can only think of."
"Oh! I'm sure with how awesome my Kuya is, it will be a piece of cake for him to enter it!"
"I hope so…"
Fernando couldn't help but worry if Kopi was even qualified.
Furthermore, before entering the academy, one needed to serve in the military for two years.
It was also a preparation since in the Academy, it was rumored it was a hellish place, and it wasn't even an exaggeration.
Instructors there were purely Awakeners Rank 5 and above.
So, one could only imagine their standards and personality.
"Brother is becoming more beautiful and vigorous…"
Jerry couldn't help but comment.
He stared at his Kuya.
He now had long, silky, snowy hair compared to his pitch-black one.
The previous emaciated face was being replaced by a slightly fat cheek and pale white skin.
It really seemed like Kopi became a whole different person.
"He seems like not my son anymore." Fernando laughed.
And together… they guffawed.
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1: I want to change "Father" into "Papa" since I'm utilizing a filipino with other mix blood community here. As much as I want to edit them, there were more than 140 words huhuhuhu so it may take some time. However, this only applies to Jerry since Kopi was affected on his school culture.
I want to extend my apologies for being absent for a straight week. it was really a hellish week for me. Due to heavy school works I got contacted with a fever, and it was the worst. I'm fine now, so I will do my best to provide you more chapters!
Cheers!