Erik gazed at the Spiritual Gateway formed of numerous grey remnants, feeling waves of fear deep within his heart.
If it hadn't been for Byrne asking him to pass through that gateway, Erik would never have dared to cross over, instinctively feeling it was something not to be touched.
During the years he lived within the Fischer family, Erik had always been filled with gratitude and admiration for Byrne.
He was not only his family head but also a teacher and almost like a father.
Because he did not grow up in Nasir Town, Erik had almost no memory of his grandfather, Old Ramon; he was only on good terms with his father, Hugh.
When he learned of his father's death, Erik felt as if the sky had collapsed, his mind went blank, void of the desire to think any further.
Then, he was taken away by the people of the Fischer family, stayed in the orphanage for a short while, and was subsequently brought away by Mr. Byrne.
