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
In the end, Leon gave in to his instincts and surrendered to the flow of water, knowing that just like in the desert, his fate would guide him to the right path.Since he chooses to believe where his fate will take him, he should accept what the outcome holds whether it is good or not. But he was praying that the giant waves would not sweep him away before he could even reach his destination.And in the faint lighting before dawn, he found the boat approaching a remote island in the sea. Judging from this, there were no human inhabitants of the island.“I’m sure there are no other people here besides me. So was I supposed to go through the whole island now?” There was a bit of confusion in his face.He decided to walk along the periphery of the island first knowing he was the only human in this place, not until he suddenly heard of a girl crying behind a giant rock formation.Leon frowned as he stepped forward to come near the rock formation. There, he saw a mermaid crying and on top
“A treasure under the waves… There had to be something buried there!” Leon deciphers the riddle as much as he can. He had to find it now and don’t waste any more time.It took him so long to understand the riddle's meaning. That’s why he needs to move quicker at this time to make up for the time that he has wasted.“I must find it no matter what happens,” he encouraged himself, and the fiery determination in his eyes flared back.Leon swam along the reef, spotting a dark cave in the distance. He has high hopes that it will be the place he has been looking for since he started his new quest.With a determined intention, he rapidly swam towards the cave, clutching the stone in his hand. He must get a tight grip on the stone to make sure that he won’t drop and lose once more. He shouldn’t be careless this time.He used all of the strength and skills he gained from his previous quest to conquer the waves. Yes, he will never be as strong as the mighty ocean in this lifetime but at least he
Leon realizes that he needs to conquer the storm in this quest to find the magical stone he needs to collect for this time—the Storm Stone.There was no other option but to stay in the abandoned house for a few days since this was the storm's center and he won’t be successful in his mission if he won’t face it here.“I think there is nothing to lose if I spend my few days here. Besides, I’d rather be prepared to face the constant storms than avoid them because it will just delay my mission in this quest.” He found himself sitting on an antique chair he found inside the abandoned house.He removed the dust on it first before he sat down and mapped out his plan. This time, he needs to be wise and use his quick wit as much as possible. It’s not a joke to fight against the thunders and storms knowing he doesn’t have a body that was not affected by these.After the next day of his arrival, Leon’s eyes opened to the sound of booming thunder. “Dang! What was that?” he said with a startled fa