As expected, Leon struggles to stop his raft due to the fast-flowing of the water in this part of the river. But he uses his quick wit to think of an immediate action.“Damn, I need to get the stone at all costs,” he tried to encourage himself. Thinking about the possible superpower he can obtain once he gets the magical stone, makes his heart overflow with burning desire.Leon stuck out his oar to stop his raft from floating downstream, and he leaned forward to reach the stone. But there is a resistance around it which makes him hesitate.“Oh no, what is happening? Don’t tell me I need to pass another obstacle again?” Leon was tireless.It seems that his journey is getting more rough as he reaches his goal. Like what his mentor said; “The closer you are near to your goal, the more obstacles appear in your way.”Every time Morrison tells him this kind of creepy statement, he does not pay attention since he thought he was just being a nerd teacher to him.Little did he know, it was hi
Leon feels more motivated than he ever was before. This was because he was becoming more powerful than he ever imagined to be.He was aiming to improve his abilities and strength since the beginning because he knew he was lacking in these areas. It was the reason why his enemies always regarded him as a weak person and called him a wimpy kiddo, obviously mocking him.Leon made sure he was able to drink some water in the river to quench his thirst. He still has a long way ahead of him so he needs to preserve his energy to continue his quest.He needs to be successful in this mission so that once he comes back to the cottage, he will be a different person from the way he was before. The wimpy kiddo shall turn into a powerful version of himself as a true worthy owner of the Ring of Apollo at all costs.Leon sets out on the next journey, and the map leads him to a vast savannah, the home of the Lion Stone. Just his feet landing on this land, already makes him have chills all over his bod
Leon freezes for a moment, he is so frightened by the fact that the lioness can make him a supper in just a snap. He clearly knows how fierce this animal is yet he still wants to rely on his ability and tries his best to get near the altar.He’s already here and he finally located the Lion Stone after several days of hardships, why would he give up easily just because of a fierce lioness right?“You can do it, Leon. Remember that your mentor believes in you even though you were not a perfect disciple that’s why you should also believe in yourself,” he mumbles, encouraging himself not to show any fear in this kind of situation.“What are you doing here, feeble man?” the lioness snorted. Leon heard what it was about so he prepared himself with another negotiation.He was starting to establish this kill since he obtained the superpower to communicate with animals. Although it was not an ordinary skill, he was trying to embrace it because he could surely use it throughout his journey.“He
Leon was still overwhelmed with his recent achievements and his eyes were filled with joy. He has never been so confident with his ventures as he was at this moment. He feels like whatever obstacles life will throw at him, he can surely overcome them using his skills and power.“I wonder what is next in store for me? But whatever it is, I must do my best as always!” He gave himself a little tap on his shoulder.He has been really doing a nice job so far so he deserves to at least acknowledge his own effort. While he was savoring the momentous moment in his life, his feet were starting to get numb.Without realizing it, he has been walking continuously, non-stop since he started his first quest. That’s why his body starts to react.However, he doesn’t give a damn care even though his feet are swollen, there are more important matters that he needs to pay attention to rather than minding a little bruise in his body.“This is not fatal so I should not get worried about it,” he just shake
When Leon’s eyes opened next, he was beside a body of water. He frowned as he scratched his eyes, wondering how he came up here when it was clear in his mind that he was in a scorching desert the last time he checked.He still feels a little weak now and it seems that his mind is malfunctioning. Could it be some sort of hallucination out of his exhaustion and thirst? Perhaps it could be the reason.As he pinched his head, he suddenly remembered what he had seen before he fainted on that day in the desert, they were his parents and he did not doubt it!“Oh no, my mom and dad were there. I saw the glimpse of their faces but it was another too near yet so far moment for me,” he was saddened by it again.He always loses the rare opportunities he was given to meet his parents. Even though it will be just vague or only in a dream, at least he can meet and talk to them while seeing their faces fully and clearly.“When can I see your faces clearly? Would there be a chance to embrace you?” Say
Leon used his wit to decipher the meaning behind the riddle which is also connected to his mentor’s words. Of course, there is always a way to find a solution to a problem. He just needs to leverage his quick wit and the ability to have higher critical thinking skills.“Hidden well… in sands that shift…” he muttered, repeating the riddle in his mind until an idea popped up in his head.Leon quickly turned towards the vines again, leaving this oasis. According to the riddle, he had to wait until the movement of the sand uncovered some hidden structure.Indeed, there was a blinding sandstorm that would test his patience and resiliency. He has already overcome heavy trials before that’s why he needs to overcome this one too at all costs.Leon did his best to remain firm and after surviving a sandstorm by hiding inside the same grave of the oasis, he finally stepped out at dusk.“That was close! I’m almost wiped out but fortunately, I was quick enough to hide inside a grave before the sa
When Leon finally reached the cottage, it was already morning. He was welcomed by the familiar aroma of the area. It was not just pleasing in the eyes but also the nose, unlike the places he ventured in the past weeks of his quest.“Woah, it’s good to be back. There is no place like home,” said Leon with a smile as he stretched his arms upward.He was so tired from his trip that he just wanted to lie down on his bed and sleep; because these past weeks he had not been able to have plenty of sleep like he usually gets in his room.His eyes were filled with joy when he finally spotted the woman he’d been longing to see. Emily is tending to the garden in the front yard.To his surprise and delight, she has grown a full-blooming garden in the weeks he has been away.In an instant, he felt like his heart was light, and he stood in the gateway, just looking at her while she was smiling and watering the plants.“What a beautiful view,” he mumbles in the thin air without realizing he is alread
There was a deafening silence in the four corners of the room and for a moment, only their breathing and heartbeats were aloud.“Believe me, I want to stay here as much as you do. However, I have a very important and rush mission to complete. That’s why I need to leave as soon as possible,” explained Leon.He was trying his best to make her understand his current situation. If it was not rushed then he could at least spare a night at the cottage. But that was not the case because he was also chasing the days since he couldn’t miss even one magical stone. He needed to collect them all as fast as he could before he was overtaken by Lord Rosenberg.“So no one can change your mind, huh? Even me?” Emily insisted.She was so worried that her mind seemed closed even though Leon kept on explaining his side to her. If she wanted it, she would definitely get it at any cost.However Leon shakes his head and replies; “I would definitely stay if I could, but it was impossible knowing the possible