I was unable to understand the situation. I had finally reached my goal, and my father was furious. I couldn't comprehend it. Within minutes, Din arrived in the throne room, and the king, still furious, spoke.
Boy, our entire clan has "black" mana. The fact that you have "light" mana only proves that you're not my legitimate son.
"What is he talking about?"
Bring Eleonor here, now!
"Finally, I'll see my mother... Should I be happy?"
A door on the right side of the throne opened, and my mother appeared, chained. My father looked at her and said:
This boy has my eyes, and he resembles you, but his mana is "light," and we are all of the "black" type. Therefore, I conclude that he's not my son. You slept with some foreigner.
This is impossible. I have never left Unandir. On the contrary, I've been here in this city for over ten years.
My mother looked so frightened. What could I do? She looked at me, and her tears fell to the ground. My father then pulled a knife from his waist, grabbed my mother by the hair, and pressed the knife to her throat.
Mother!! - I screamed with all my might. But when I took a step forward, Din appeared behind me and held me back.
Close your eyes, my son, don't watch this. Know that I will always love you. - My mother said while looking at me, a smile on her face.
Coldly, my father slit my mother's throat, and she showed no emotion. My eyes were fixed on her body.
A-aa-a-ahhhhhhhhhhh!!
Get rid of this boy. - The king said, throwing my mother's body to the floor.
I screamed.
Heith, please help me… – I shouted to Heith, who didn't even dignify me with a glance.
Din then struck me in the stomach, and I immediately passed out.
A few hours passed, and night fell. I woke up in an unfamiliar place, surely outside the kingdom, in an area with tall trees and heavy snow falling from the sky. It was also freezing cold. As I slowly got up, I realized Din was by my side.
Boy, don't blame me. I was just doing my job – Din said, throwing me a black cloak.
I was devastated, so much so that I didn't have the strength to respond.
The king ordered me to make you disappear, but I don't kill children. You are of no value to me, so… if I leave you alive, it shouldn't cause any problems. Just do me a favor and disappear.
I stood up and started walking aimlessly, just following the direction my feet were pointed. I walked for miles, until I reached a mountain gorge, still snowing, freezing cold, and with no strength left to continue. I gave in to exhaustion, waiting for death, falling face-first and giving up on my life.
Slowly, my vision blurred, and through the haze of my eyes, I saw a shadow before I passed out.
My eyes slowly opened. What is this...? A wooden ceiling?
I was lying in a bed, warm and comfortable, but...
Wh-where am I? - I whispered.
This is my house, boy.
I looked to my left and saw an old, short man beside me.
You've finally woken up, boy. - The old man said.
You've been asleep for over three days. I thought you would sleep forever.
I slowly moved my eyes to the left, and what I saw was an old man, white, short, and hunched, around seventy years old.
So, you saved me? I have nothing to offer you, sir. - I said to the man.
Can't I help you out of kindness?
That doesn't exist in this world.
Rest a bit more. When you're fully recovered, we can have a proper conversation. - The old man replied, leaving the room I was in.
to be continued...