Chapter 162 – A Strange Connection (1/2)
Chapter 162 – A Strange Connection
“Calron, what are your plans for the future?”
The Patriarch asked while continuing to walk ahead.
“I do not know… I want to go back to my home to see my Master, and then avenge him by making those who hurt him pay for their actions.”
Calron answered in a quiet voice, trailing behind the old man.
“Mmn. Revenge, huh? I won’t tell you to reconsider… but you should reconsider. Revenge only leaves you with an empty feeling. Instead, cherish the remaining time that you have with your Master. Tell me, Calron, do you wish to stay with the Raizel clan?”
The old man inquired, his footsteps were slow and steady.
“I don’t know… I’ve always been on the move since my parents died, and no place ever felt like home without them. However, now I have a brother and people to take care of, so as long as they are with me, I do not mind wherever we stay.”
Calron replied. The face of the little white tiger, Rebran, came into his mind, but Calron did not know if Rebran would be willing to travel with them when he already had a family of his own.
However, Rebran was too far away for Calron to communicate with him through the Blood Legacy.
“I understand. Here, this will be your room from now on. In the past, I used to come here whenever I wanted to think in peace, but you can use this as your room from today, or at least when you finish your training.”
The Patriarch turned around and smiled at the boy in front of him.
The room was in fact a small hut made of bamboo sticks. It was surrounded by the lush greenery of small plants and flowers, exuding an atmosphere of peace and serenity. Maybe the old man guessed that Calron would be uncomfortable being around a crowd, so he chose an isolated place for the boy.
Calron was awestruck by the scenery in front of him that he failed to even properly thank the Patriarch.
“Here are the instruction manuals for the lightning paths, and a communication crystal if you want to ask me something.”
The old man took several thin books and a blue rock out of his spacial ring and handed them to Calron.
“Is this really ok?”
Calron asked with hesitation, not sure whether or not he should accept the Patriarch’s generosity.
“Regardless of your future plans, you are still a descendent of the Raizel clan and as the Patriarch, it is my duty to make sure to teach you the ways of our clan. Your friends should be at the main hall, so meet them before they leave. Unfortunately, I cannot let them stay here since they are not members of the clan.”
The Patriarch fondly ruffled Calron’s hair while the youth let out a gentle smile hidden by the locks of his hair.
“When you are ready, you should meet the rest of the clan. They are all very excited to see you.”
The old man began to walk away, leaving Calron in front of the wooden hut.
“Brat… you are not alone in this world anymore.”
The Patriarch whispered silently, his words meant only for Calron to hear.
“Yes… ”
Teardrops streaked down Calron’s cheeks as he closed his eyes with the smile still etched on his face.
Father… Mother… your son finally has a family to belong now.
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“No! Why can’t we stay with Master?”
Ellie clung onto Calron’s sleeve, not letting him go. She was still distrustful of the Raizel clan, and she did not want her Master to be alone here. The man, Kail, absolutely irritated Ellie since no matter how hard she tried to bite him, the older man simply looked at her like she was an adorable and harmless bunny.
Calron had come outside to the main gate to greet his friends and tell them about his decision to temporarily stay at the clan.
“It is important that I train here, Ellie. And besides, it is only a matter of couple days and I will be back with you and Roran after that.”
Calron chuckled at the little girl, and turned to face Roran.