A few days have passed, it turns out that magic is easier to use than one might think at first, "I'm getting bored" I thought while playing with a pencil in my hand, they were explaining the manifestation of illusions from standard magic as I like to call it, and how it aligns with your thoughts, which is a bit obvious, but it seems that some do not fully understand it, finally my torment ended when a bell indicated the time of the end of classes so I took my things, said goodbye to the girls and left school, but I stopped to wait for Salkao who arrived a few minutes later - sorry for being late - he said somewhat embarrassed - nothing happens, did something happen? - I asked surprised since it is rare for Salkao to be late - yes, I asked for a permit to go to training center number 3 - he justified himself - and they gave it to you? – I asked expectantly – Of course, I'm a noble – he said in a somewhat arrogant tone and I laughed – Then we'll go later – he said to me in a cheerful tone – “We'll go”? – I asked surprised – Of course, you'll come, right? – he said simply – Umm... yes, of course, it sounds fun – I said in a cheerful tone and after that comment we both went back to the house…We arrived home and I prepared the food, then I took it and we started to eat – Lawlieth, I'll need your help today – Mrs. Gawder suddenly said – Huh? – I exclaimed surprised – Why exactly? – I continued somewhat worried about what it could be, because it could prevent me from having time to go train with Salkao – In the afternoon a special guest will come and I need you to behave formally – All… afternoon? – Salkao asked somewhat sadly – That's right, is there a problem? – asked the lady somewhat worried – don't worry, it's just that we were going to go train at one of the training camps, but it doesn't matter, we can postpone it for a few days – I said trying not to sound disappointed – oh I see... I'm sorry, but I can't let it go – she said in a somewhat worried tone – damn – said Salkao somewhat annoyed – Salkao, watch your language – said Mrs. Gawder somewhat annoyed at which Salkao got up annoyed and left the room – … umm, I think I should go dress better – I said in a soft tone so as not to disturb the lady and I left the room to mine; - okay, I think I know what I'm going to do - I said as I took some clothes out of my closet that were more appropriate for my job and left them on the bed - very well, here it goes - I said as I joined my hands the cloning chant if I remember correctly is... - "I can't be everywhere, but I can be in several" - as soon as I finished the spell I separated my hands and a replica of myself came out - good, it worked - I said as my copy looked at me with a stoic expression - right, I have to tell her the instructions, okay, listen to me carefully. I want you to follow Mrs. Gawder's orders until I return - I indicated to the clone which changed his stoic gaze to a kind expression identical to mine - integrated command - my clone said with a smile as he held the formal clothes - okay, then I'm going - and that way I went to Salkao's room which was on the same floor as me, he seemed to have calmed down a bit - Salkao - I called as I entered his room - what do you want? – he said clearly annoyed sitting on his bed – let's go – I told him simply – huh? – he exclaimed confused – I said we're leaving, I'll leave a clone of myself, I'm sure I can keep it long enough for the time we'll be there – I explained with a small touch of pride – are you sure? – I asked now somewhat excited – Of course – I answered to finish confirming – Well let's go... umm, you go out the window – he said simply – That was my plan – I answered with a smile – See you outside – he told me leaving the room – Well let's go – I said and opened the window to see the large space all the way to the ground – … Come on if I can – I said letting myself fall through the window here we go I thought with fear – “Certain death, salvation with soft winds” – I said and then created a current of air below me falling perfectly to the ground – Puff – I exclaimed leaning against a wall feeling my heart beat rapidly and then I moved my gaze to the entrance of the house through which Salkao came out – Well let's go – he said when he saw me – Of course – I said and he started walking while I followed him.
We arrived at the training camp that was in one of the corners of the city, it was a circular place with periodic sections of water similar to pools. “Are you dominant in water type?” I asked Salkao, surprised by the place. “No, in fact I'm dominant in fire just like you, that's why I brought you here, besides to teach you a few basic things,” he said with an arrogant expression, as if he felt superior for teaching, although I noticed a certain… affection? I don't know… “I see, well thanks, I don't understand the fire type thing, but thanks,” I answered, still confused. “Oh, that's because this way we save ourselves problems with burning something, this place is created to moderate and weaken fire type users, so we can train without fear of getting hurt,” Salkao explained enthusiastically. “Well, let's start then,” I answered to satisfy him. “Well said,” he answered and began to walk to the center of the area so I followed him. “First of all, could you tell me your unique ability?” – he said to me as we walked – umm… how do you eat that? – I asked embarrassed and he turned to look at me, at which I laughed inwardly. His serious look didn't seem too shocking with his appearance so… Gentle? So to speak, so he wasn't exactly intimidating… – you're kidding me, right? – he asked me with a somewhat strange tone – No, seriously I don't know what you're talking about – I answered to which he sighed – Well, well... look, the unique abilities are just as they sound, they are abilities or spells that only you have, for example – and at that moment I began to feel my body heavier which made me tremble when I stood up – My unique ability “gravity” with it I can double or even triple gravity in a limited range for the moment, but… – and at that moment Salkao collapsed on the ground – It weakens me a lot depending on the pressure I apply – he said with his face pressed against the ground – I see – I said wiping the sweat that was on my forehead – I think I understand, but how do I know what my unique ability is? – I asked him helping him up – I can't help you with that – he answered standing up, although he quickly moved away, not very happy to be helped apparently – Why? – I asked him surprised – it's because you discover it spontaneously, at some point you'll end up discovering what it is – he explained – it makes sense... well, I guess I'll know sooner or later, I'll let it go – I said somewhat resigned – fine, then let's practice, ready? I'll teach you some things – he told me with a confident smile – of course, I'm excited – I said stretching my limbs, standing in front of Salkao willing to listen carefully – first you must know, fire is the most destructive magic of all, be careful, do not confuse destruction with power all elements have their strengths and weaknesses – he began with the explanation, despite his attitude, he clearly knew what he was talking about – right, in addition to the compatibility of elements, right? – I responded to his explanation and he nodded – exactly, do you know it? – I asked trying not to look surprised – yes, fire beats air, air beats lightning, lightning beats earth, earth beats water and water beats fire, and light and darkness are effective against each other – I answered with a proud smile and he looked at me pleased – good, but you missed something – he said raising his index finger – huh? – I exclaimed confused – there is also type compatibility, but in support – he explained and I paid attention attentively – for example fire beats air it's true, but air can help fire to enhance its strength and make it even more destructive – he finished the explanation and I nodded – okay, okay... could you tell me all of them – I said somewhat nervous about the answer – sure, no problem – he said no problem – fire and air, fire and lightning, fire and earth... – he continued the explanation for a long time explaining them all to me…
We were going back to the house, I was already planning to go in through a window and replace the clone, but when we got to the house we noticed that there was a low temperature around - What is...? - I asked nervously, Salkao hurried to enter the house, when he opened it his expression became worried... I approached slowly looking at him and when I entered Mrs. Gawder was in front of us looking at us with a cold and clearly angry look - ... A clone? Lawlieth, what were you thinking? Do you have any idea how ridiculous I looked when the clone was destroyed and all the food fell to the floor?! - His anger was more than evident, my heart began to beat rapidly and I was actually nervous - are you spe-! - before the lady finished speaking, Salkao stood in front of me - no mom - he spoke with a firm voice, although he was clearly just as or more nervous than me - ... what? – the lady asked in a threatening tone - … I-I ordered him to come with me, it’s not his fault that this happened, I ordered him to – Salkao said as my defense… I swallowed trying to tell her to stop, but before I did the lady continued - … You have no idea what you’ve done Salkao… Go to your room, you’re punished… And you. – she looked at me clearly angry, possibly about to say goodbye even with what Salkao had said, but Salkao didn’t let herself be intimidated – What right do you have to say that?! Do you have any idea what you’ve done to me?! I just want a friend! – the angry and somehow desperate shout, my mouth opened slightly in surprise, the lady opened her eyes, possibly not at all used to Salkao answering her like that - ... you never make time for me ... You're always busy or just not around ... I just wanted someone to spend my time with - at Salkao's words I saw the lady look down and take a quick step towards him in an aggressive manner - ma'am, n-! - but before I finished speaking, the lady was leaning over and hugging Salkao tightly ... A hug that reflected a commitment so to speak, unshown affection ... Salkao immediately reciprocated the hug with light sobs from both of them ... I looked at the scene in a kind of shock ... - Lawlieth? - Salkao looked at me in a worried tone, I didn't notice the moment when they separated and looked in my direction - hmm? - I exclaimed confused by his tone - are you ... crying - the lady asked me now equally somewhat worried - what are you talking about? – I asked, surprised, bringing my right hand to my corresponding cheek, feeling a few drops on it. “Why am I…?” Tears streamed from my eyes for a few seconds. At first, I thought it was because of fear or shock… until I understood what was happening thanks to the memory that appeared before my eyes…I was lying on the couch in my living room watching television, while my mother sat next to me, stroking my hair with a maternal gaze and a loving smile. “I love you so much, my boy,” my mother said, and before I could even speak in the memory, it ended and disappeared into my amnesia…
...I understood... I wasn't crying out of pain, anyway, I don't feel pain for anything from my past life, I was crying because I knew that I once loved her and I couldn't feel the love that I received at that moment... seeing the love of a mother to her child hurt me knowing that I couldn't feel anything, that along with the headache that increased in an accelerated tone so much that it made me double over for a second causing my head to hit the wall nearby- Lawlieth! – Salkao shouted moving from his place to get to me and help me sit up - … I’m… fine – I said still affected by the pain in my heart and head – don’t worry… I’m sorry if I ruined your moment, I’ll take my things and– the lady saw me worried and before I finished speaking stopped me by holding my shoulder – none of that, you’ll stay here… Maybe I’m exaggerating a little, whoever came wasn’t that important in the end… - I looked at her somewhat surprised by her words, but I smiled a little, relieved of not losing my job and… for something else I couldn’t define – anyway… I’ll go back to my room to let you two talk a little… - at that the lady nodded, somewhat excited, it seems that this event opened her eyes about her relationship with Salkao and she really wanted to remedy it, I smiled at Salkao, he looked away, clearly even with what he said he didn’t feel comfortable being so expressive, but he let out a small smile, I went back to my room to which I could only hear them slightly I started talking, even though I didn't understand what he was saying. It would also be rude to do so... And before I knew it... I slowly fell asleep...The next day, I got up earlier than usual and made dinner, putting it on the table and waiting for the two of them; I spent 20 minutes in absolute silence until both of them arrived and before I could say anything the lady said – sorry – I was confused by her confusion which she noticed in my gesture – I didn’t take into account how you might feel seeing family affection… For a moment I forgot your… Past – she told me in a sorry tone… What I told her about being an orphan wasn’t exactly a lie, because I didn’t have parents… But I didn’t feel comfortable, because I wasn’t being completely honest with her either – no, it’s not your fault- Salkao interrupted me – don’t justify us… Despite everything, I know what it’s like to have a father and a mother… you don’t and… don’t take that into account either – she said in a sorry tone although still somewhat reluctant to open her emotions… I smiled a little “I knew you were good inside” I thought and I got up from my chair and stood in front of both of them – it’s not your fault, you don’t have to feel sorry, things are like that, I can get over it – I said with a smile to try to stop them from worrying anymore My – Lawlieth – the lady called me in a somewhat more… Serious tone, so to speak, I turned to look at her - …even though I am not your mother… I am a woman who knows about what a boy your age can go through emotionally… so if you need to talk to someone… even if you are my employee… don’t be shy, okay? – she smiled at me slightly with kindness, I looked at her with my eyes wide open and surprised… But I couldn’t help but let a small smile escape from my mouth… – Thank you – was the only thing I could say in the face of my inner joy…
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