The Explorers of the Universe
Neil and Naira
The first day of the royal tutoring program, all participants were divided into 11 groups. Neil was in Group 8. He and 100 others were taken to a room. It was in that room that they got the initial debriefing from a Royal Senior Warrior.
All the participants present were seated in long chairs that had been provided in a circular manner. A Senior Warrior began to introduce himself, his name was Darda. He then explained about the mantra and the Heir of the Mantra after his introduction. In this explanation all participants were informed of the history of the Heir of the Mantra. And what was surprising was that they were all Heirs of Spells.
“In antiquity, our ancestors divided the kingdom on Planet Sankz into several levels and abilities. From there it is divided into Attacker, Protector, Healer, and Controller or Center. The exchange of tribes and inhabitants took place on a massive scale at that time. Everyone was sent to another country or kingdom according to his potential. Our country was once called Ferrata, the system of government adheres to the royal system that has survived until now. The Ferrata Kingdom became a Protective Kingdom with a lower tier. Every person from various kingdoms who has the potential of protective power and the level of ability below is sent to our kingdom,” said the Senior Warrior.
All participants listen. Neil was interested.
The Senior Warrior explained. “Not all residents were moved. For residents who do not have the ability or potential ability outside other manuisa remain in the country as a native. In our kingdom there was an uncontrolled mixing of blood and power at the beginning of the adjustment between the immigrants and the natives. Mixed marriages result in random children. From the same married couple can give birth to a child who has the power to use a spell, and there are those who cannot use a spell at all. Children who have spells begin to be referred to as Heirs of Spells.”
The Senior Warrior gulped down a glass of water amid his explanation. Then he continued.
“To find out every child born is an Heir of Spell or not, their parents ask their child to recite a simple mantra. If the child gains power from the spell as if floating or moving an object, then the child is the Heir of the Spell. But for children who do not get any ability despite trying many times, he does not become the Heir of the Mantra. Up here anyone asked?” ask the Senior Warrior at the guidance participant.
Someone sitting in the middle raised their hand. “Why is our kingdom now New Ferrata? And where are the other kingdoms currently?” tanyakanya.
The Senior Warrior explained about the attack of the Sky Force and the closing of this kingdom with a protection seal spell that had not been opened until now. Then event after event is explained. The disappearance of King Luid, the change of the name of the kingdom to New Ferrata, until the closure of the history of the next generation of people.
Someone asked back. “Then how do I open that wall?”
The Senior Warrior replied that to open it required the Heirs of the Spells who would cast protection seal opening spells simultaneously.
Neil raised his hand. Senior Soldier invited him.
“Thank you,” says Neil. “What I want to ask is simple. Why are we being given this guidance? Why aren't all residents told about that history?” tanyakanya.
Starting from that question, the Senior Warrior finally explained. “Because all of you are Heirs of Spells. We are looking for you, testing you, and you are able to prove that you are an Heir to the Mantra,” he said.
From there the Senior Soldier explained the estimate of the Sky Troop that would return to attack after 1000 years of attack. At this moment finally all participants know that the Sky Force will attack at the appearance of the blue moon full moon that will come 6-7 years. All those present would be designed to prepare for the attack.
The first meeting was over until noon. Guidance participants are given time to rest, bimibingan class materials will be continued after the afternoon break. A second briefing on the potential that a Mantra Heir has. Each Heir to the Spell has the ability to activate and use all spells. But the spell that can be activated depends on the level of power that a Mantra Heir has.
“That means the higher my level, the greater the spell I can use,” muttered Neil.
The second round was completed at 4pm. Neil immediately returned home after following the class materials as an initial briefing on this guidance program. At home, Naira accompanied Neil's mother to cook.
Naira smiled kindly at Neil's presence. Neil replied with a more sincere smile than Neil used to do before. Seeing that, Neil's mother was delighted. He asks Naira to take Neil out to enjoy the view.
Neil asked for time to change clothes. After that, they both left the house. Neil's mood was good that day. The explanation that he includes people who have the potential to control spells increases morale and is curious about the abilities he will have later. On the other hand it also aroused his anxiety about the attack of the Sky Force which is expected to come 6-7 years. What if the kingdom with the soldiers and the Heirs of the Mantra cannot protect the people and the kingdom? What if all this is destroyed?
Neil and Naira sit on a wooden boat parked under a tree. Naira waited for Neil to open the conversation. His experiences with Neil taught him what to do with Neil.
Neil's a hard person to talk to in a flowing manner. He always gives short answers and leaves no room for wider responses. Naira admits that she loves Neil very much, but she wants Neil to accept her for his own sake. The encouragement of matchmaking, the effort that always comes to Neil's house, and everything he does for Neil's sake, for Naira it's all just a way to make room for himself and Neil to be closer. The rest of him didn't want to force Neil to love him. He still wants Neil to love him with sincerity.
“How is the school, is the absence of students who participate in guidance the talk?” neil asked, a little pleasantry, but more natural than ever.
“Sya, Neil. Some people are talking about you guys who are following the royal guidance. You are considered the best children the kingdom has chosen,” Naira said. “In addition, the disappearance of Asteria began to be discussed at school. Reportedly Asteria's parents have reported the loss of Asteria to the job security. Not only Asteria, Viana also disappeared without a trace. Investigations are being conducted. Last time they were in regular contact with the library keeper,”.
“There is no official news or clearer news. Only rumors are still confusing discussed,” replied Naira.
Neil nodded. He looked at the ocean. I don't know what he's thinking.
“We're out to sea, yuk,” take Neil to Naira.
Naira is a little surprised by Neil's unusual invitation.
“We enjoyed this afternoon on the sea water,” Neil added.
They both pushed the boat they had made their seat. Both of them went up and started rowing towards the ocean. Neil paddled on the left side, Naira paddled on the right side.
Once far enough from the land, and the sea was calmer than the coastal waves, Neil stopped his oar. Naira followed, stopping her paddle. Neil moved and changed seats at the end of the canoe. To create a balanced canoe, Naira shifts to the other end of the canoe. They sat facing each other in both corners of the boat.
“What do you think would happen if all this land disappeared?” ask Neil. He recalled the Senior Soldier's explanation of the Sky Force destroying the country along with its lands.
“We will be floating in the ocean with a canoe like this,” replied Naira.
“If all humans disappeared, how?” ask Neil again.
“Hah?” Naira was a bit confused by this second question. “Mmm, possibly doomsday. Why does this earth exist if its inhabitants disappear?”
“There are still fish, shellfish, coral reefs, turtles, squid, and many other animals. There are still living creatures,” Neil replied.
“But they are not human. They don't have goals like ours,” Naira argued.
“You think this planet was only created for mankind? Didn't it before man was present, the planet and its contents already existed. We are present as guests. And we will all leave in time, leaving the planet and its contents as they were.”
“Isn't that the apocalypse his name?” reply Naira.
“I mean, what if God had a plan to eliminate man without destroying the planet he lives on?” ask Neil.
“I don't think it makes sense,” replied Naira.
“Why doesn't it make sense? Isn't it out there, in the vast celestial universe, that many planets we don't know about? These planets are not all inhabited by humans. Our planet is not entirely for humans. And God could have drawn humans on this planet to make this planet like any other planet.”
“What are you really talking about, Neil?” Naira is looking for another answer.
Neil imagined the attack and the destruction it might bring. All men are destroyed with their land. “No, Naira. I just want to have a discussion,” replied Neil.
Naira smiles at the sentence ‘want to discuss just’. There was a sense of happiness, as Neil began to assume his presence by bringing him to this personal discussion. Naira never knew Neil's thoughts. Neil was so good at closing his private room meetings all this time. And now he invites Naira to discuss. That's enough to make Naira happy. Even in the depths of her heart, Naira still felt that there was something Neil was hiding from her.
The sun is nearing the sea level on the western horizon. Neil and Naira decide to return to the mainland before dark.
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