The Destruction of Batana

BIONIC

Talent Academy. A place for children with disabilities with amazing talents to gather. If you're watching a circus or an acrobatic talent show out there with their bionic body wearing condition, it's all coming from the Talent Academy. Indeed their lives will be guaranteed in the future if they succeed. But if they fail, they will only be thrown into the streets or even they will never be able to step forward in the slightest and will only become the trash of society.

I spent two years at this academy. I've witnessed the various sobs of those who failed at the Talent Academy. Watching those who leave with their heads lowered as they were declared unable to continue to the next level. I understand how they feel. But I don't have time to take care of other people's business.

I have to admit that living in a place like this is very difficult. You're not gonna believe anything that's happened to me in these two years. There was hardly a word of breathing or relaxing for a moment in this academy. We are like an iron forged into a sword. Imagine how a sword is made. Starting from iron seeds melted using embers with high temperatures, then in print, then forged while burned, welded in such a way, forged again, and become a sword that is still not perfect. That is my life at the academy. My life is like prison. I feel like a prisoner. The training here is more sadistic than the training menu that Ador gave me first. My hands and feet are bioic bodies. But of course to move it using energy and mind.

Just imagine, every morning we have to run around the field the size of a football field twenty times. In the beginning I even almost fainted or vomited due to my stomach is very dark. Other new children are more severe, some are even unconscious for two days at the beginning of this strenuous exercise.

For his meal was also heavily arranged in this academy. At least I have to spend two bowls of rice in one meal schedule. I who was not used to eating a lot had to devour all of it like a grandfather who lost his teeth. Tiredness due to morning exercises with a cramped stomach plus I have to spend that much food.i Euhh.

But that was, right now I'm different from when I was thirteen. Right now I am no longer troubled by such problems. It's like climbing a hill and you'll reach a point where you can feel the results of your test. That's how I feel right now. My two-year effort has been fruitful. Although not much at least I managed to get various achievements in several academic and physical fields.

I'm fifteen years old. It's just that there's one thing I still don't understand about Ador's bionic body. The bionic body was indeed adjusting to my body's gesture. The more I grow, the more the bionic body grows. Without realizing it, I felt a little taller. Most other disciples had to undergo surgery to make their bodies taller by refit their bionic bodies. However, this only applies to students who have lost their legs. But I don't need anything like that. This bionic body is alive. I don't know what ingredients Ador uses on the bionic body. Ah, I don't think it's important to think about that right now. There's still one thing more important. I haven't been able to defeat the proud disciples of Talent Academy.

A vast cloud is visible from the glass roofs that decorate the hallways of the dormitory. I walked through the hallway carrying my backpack. Today is my day off after two years in this dorm. Actually I could have taken the holiday last year. But I decided I wouldn't take it until I deserved to go back to the lab.

I call myself worthy today because I am fifteen years old. About three years ago Ador told me about the development of my bionic body that could only happen when I was fifteen. Fortunately I still remember his words and his explanation of my age's relationship with this bionic body. Therefore I decided to take my day off today to ask what Ador meant.

Snow had filled the academy grounds. The air felt cold. I breathe out slowly. The steam was steaming slowly from the tip of my lips. I got a scarf around my neck. Start walking on the snow that covers the trail. Some of the disciples who had families were seen being picked up by their parents in the academy grounds. Hugged each other and congratulated his son.

Just like when I first came to the Talent Academy. Today I took a bus to go to Ador's lab. The streets of the city were filled with snow. The branches of the trees were filled with crystallized Dews that hung like stalactites. The bus window dewed as soon as I exhaled.

Today I decided not to wear a mask. I'm used to dirty air or any other term for polluted air in this age. Believe it or not, during my time at the academy I never wore a mask though. Fortunately I did not get a reprimand. My health is stable and my condition is fine despite not wearing a mask. The guides just thought I was immune to dirty air. They often praise me and say it is rare to meet people who do not care about dirty air. Whether it's praise or satire, I obviously haven't liked wearing a mask since I was twelve.

I've arrived in front of Ador's lab. His green garden had already turned into a snowy white land. I opened the gate slowly and entered the laboratory. I haven't been to this lab for two years. All the interiors have not changed. Exactly the same as two years ago.

“Ador, it's me.”

Silence, I crossed the hallway. Until my steps stopped. I found a room with a half-open door. It was one of the treatment rooms. I opened that door. There's no one there. Only an empty room with a patient bed room and several bionic bodies that had been damaged was placed in the corner of the room.

I'm heading to Ador's room. As soon as I open his private room...

“Welcome, Zenzen!”

A balloon filled with ribbons and glossy paper splashed right in front of me. I just put on a flat face. They were all preparing a surprise for me. Too bad I'm not surprised or happy. Ador chuckles. After I realized, there was a new member in the lab. But two people disappeared. I don't know what has happened in this lab during my two-year stay at the academy.

Ador hugged me and patted me on the shoulder. His face was getting wrinkled and his hair was gray. But he is still healthy and fit.

“Gosh! You're getting taller now! Which means my bionic body must be working fine.” Ador rubbed his forehead. “That means I don't have to bother fixing or re-harvesting the bionic body. It seemed to work naturally. But it is also affected by its host. Because the host is intelligent, the bionic body works well. Oi! Why did I speak at length theory on the day of your arrival. Come on, we better relax a little and celebrate your return. I've prepared some warm chocolate and some other warm dishes. It was in vain that I would wake up early to make all that food if it was finally made cold by the weather. I will also introduce you to some other new members.”

I just smiled wryly. I really hate shows like this.