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Chapter 9 - The One-Man Army (2)

As Admir answered Kenta's question while avoiding the question..

Kenta confronted him that he wants to know about Rowan.

"C'mon father, I know you know that Rowan isn't a human, I saw his aura...his aura wasn't normal, it wasn't of human's, it's of a Highest Rank of a dragon.."

Mephisto and Admir widens their eyes of shock. 

Admir didn't know what Rowan actually is, so he wasn't aware of Rowan's origins..

'Highest Ranked Dragons!? How... Rowan...? A Dragon, but they're only legend.!'

Dragons, strongest and rarest creatures on Avalon (Avalon the planet where 4 continents resides). They're the strongest creatures for a reason that they can topple mountains with their bare claws, can destroy one country by the breath of their fire, but dragons are mysteries and people believes that the story about dragons is a mere legend..

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-Quick information about Avalon

Ignis, the Burning Expanse (Humans): A vast continent with scorching deserts, active volcanoes, and sprawling human empires. Humans on Ignis are known for their fiery passion, relentless ambition, and constant drive for expansion.

Sylvana, the Whispering Wilds (Elves): A continent cloaked in ancient, mystical forests, vibrant meadows, and hidden waterfalls. Elves dwell in Sylvana, known for their deep connection to nature, mastery of arcane magic, and fiercely guarded isolation.

Ferrok, the Iron Bastion (Dwarves): A continent dominated by towering, treacherous mountain ranges. Deep within these peaks, vast dwarven strongholds stand as testaments to their resilience. Dwarves of Ferrok are renowned for their unmatched craftsmanship, unwavering loyalty, and unwavering suspicion of outsiders.

Aquapolis, the Sunken City (Mermaids): A vast underwater metropolis built upon the ruins of an ancient civilization. Mermaids, with their shimmering scales and haunting songs, have adapted to this sunken world. They fiercely guard the secrets of the deep and view the surface dwellers with a mix of curiosity and wariness.

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Mephisto and Admir are confused on why Kenta thought that Rowan was a dragon. Both of them knew that Dragons are the rarest and strongest creatures in Avalon, they're only in legends.

Admir wasn't as shock as Mephisto because Admir knew that Kenta is a guy that studies in the library in the orphanage..

As admir wanders through his mind and is confused about Rowan being a dragon... 

Kenta interrupted him saying..

"Father! I'm asking you a question, please answer it accordingly.."

"Oh.. I'm sorry Kenta.. As for Rowan, I don't know yet, I knew from the very start that he was strong and clever boy, but I don't know if he was a Dragon or not."

Kenta worries that Rowan might destroy this whole kingdom when he goes on rampage and is about to ask his Father Admir to get Rowan into an academy in order for him to control his powers.. 

As Kenta about to say it...

"I know Kenta, you're worried that Rowan might destroy this Kingdom right? Don't worry, Mephisto and I will be on a journey tomorrow to meet the guy that will teach Rowan to control his strength."

"So for the mean time, you must help Rowan to control his emotions. Well, I already know that Rowan is clever and wouldn't do something stupid, but just in case.."

"Alright father, have a safe trip..."

Admir and Mephisto finished packing things up and will take a rest for tomorrow's journey.

Rowan entered the room with a big smile on his face because he pranked people of Ronterra again..

Rowan saw Mephisto still here and is eating in the table besides admir.

"Hey you! Mr. Fireball Guy! What are you doing here!? Are you here to poison us!?"

"Calm down you jerk! He's here for our journey tomorrow!"(Admir's jaw clenched, and a flicker of annoyance crossed his features.)

(Rowan's shoulders slumped slightly, and a small frown creased his forehead.) "Y-yeah, you're right, Admir. Sorry, I just... didn't expect him."

"Jokes asides Rowan, I will be on a journey tomorrow, so i hope you'd protect this little orphanage of mine..."

"Journey..? To where, and what's the purpose? Are you gonna leave this orphanage? You know old-man that I can't manage this because I have a business that I'm taking care of."

'Old-Man's going on a journey? Why is it so sudden, and is it because of me? Perhaps, he's going on a journey with that Mephisto guy and meet an important person or perhaps gather a specific materials to use for me..?'

'Whatever, I'll just ask him.'

"Calm down you little mut, it won't take long I will be off for 3 weeks."

"Why are you so calm today Old-Man? It's not like you... You are a hotblooded despite your age, you break a lot of things when I call you 'Old-Man' but why are you so calm today?"

'Is it just old-man or is it just me that is feeling off? I'm feeling off about about this. I hope he tells me why he's going-'

"Don't worry Rowan, I will be in Mephisto's care for 3 weeks, and stop calling me old-man, call me father just this once."

'Call him father? Why is Old-Man Like this? Did this damn Mephisto brainwashed him?'

"Call you father? Huh? What do you mean old-man? I know you raised me, but I won't do something embarassing, and did you eat something? Did this Fireball Guy messed with your mind?!"

"God, just call me Father only once! And he didn't do anything with my mind, it's just I will be on a journey."

"Yeah, calm down kid, I didn't do anything on your old-man Admir, he's an old comrade of mine, and I won't do something coward."

'Again! This old-man is unpredictable! I can't predict why is he like this! 

"Whatever, you geezer, I won't call you Father, not over my dead body!" (Rowan couldn't help but grin when he saw Admir stick out his tongue.)'

Rowan flee from orphanage and as he ran, Kenta stared at him jumping across the houses' rooftops as if it's an easy task.

Admir stares at the soup blankly, he knows that this journey will not be easy, because this will be a dangerous task, but he's still motivated because he wants to help the child he loves the most.

As admir stared at the soup blankly, Mephisto interrupted him.

[Mephisto talked to Admir through telapathy]

"Admir, we should hurry and leave in the midnight so we could flee immediately."

Admir came to his senses and snapped he then responded to Mephisto.

"Alright, I'm gonna wait for Rowan to come back and children to sleep, we will then leave."