Varil Part II

Location: Varil's house

After returning from Marsilea Islands, Varil pondered in his bedroom thinking about the invitation from Professor Harrison and Nana to become the young man who shook the world.

'(What should I do? That professor has such a strange dream. Not only is his dream strange, life, home, but even himself is also strange. How could a boy like me shake the world? Besides before returning home yesterday afternoon...)' thought Varil.

*Flashback*

Location: Marsilea Islands

"Professor, Nana, once again I am very grateful for today," said Varil.

"Varil, I know this is selfish, but I 'd like to ask you a few things," said the Professor.

"Is that Professor?" Varil was a little surprised.

"I want you to keep this place secret and not tell anyone anything," said the Professor.

"Don't worry Professor, I'll try to keep this place a secret. Besides, I don't want to destroy your dream," said Varil.

"One more thing, I want you to bring this," the Professor handed a tool to Varil.

"What is this tool?" asked Varil.

"It's an AOE hologram disk. In other words, you can also summon AOE in your house," replied the Professor.

"You can call AOE to open a portal to this island," continued Nana.

"I see, okay I accept it. Once again I thank you for all your kindness. See you later!" Varil enters the portal to return to his home.

"We look forward to hearing your answers," murmured the Professor.

*Flashback Ended*

Location: Varil's house

"Looks like they trusted me so much that they gave me the AOE hologram disk," muttered Varil.

"Did you call me, young master?" AOE suddenly appeared beside Varil who was lying down.

"Aaah! AOE! You startled me! " exclaimed Varil.

"I'm sorry, sir," replied the AOE

"It's so easy for you to apologize. But by the way, may I ask you something?" asked Varil.

"What would you like to ask, sir?" AOE gave Varil a chance to ask.

"Regarding Professor and Nana. What is their daily life like?" asked Varil.

" Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Nana live like most human beings. Even though they locked themselves in Marsilea Islands, they lived happily as husband and wife," replied AOE.

"Hmm... They've been there for ten years, don't they have a child?" asked Varil.

"For that, I don't have any data. Young Master," replied Varil.

"Oh? Is that so? I'd better ask him directly," said Varil.

"Do you have any other questions, Young Master?" asked AOE.

"Hmm... AOE, do you think I should accept the Professor's request to make his dream come true?" asked Varil.

"For that, I don't have the right answer data. Sir," replied the AOE.

"Of course," Varil was a little disappointed.

"But Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Nana are very kind to others. My memory stores some of their videos with Mr. William, the person who is my hologram model," replied AOE.

"Video? Regarding the Professor's former servant? May I take a look?" Varil was getting curious.

"Sorry, young master. You are not allowed to see it," replied AOE.

"Brother!!" exclaimed someone from outside.

"Oh no. AOE, we will end our conversation for now," said Varil as he walked toward his bedroom door.

"Yes, sir," replied the AOE before he disappeared.

"Brother, Grandma called you," said the girl in front of Varil's room.

"Grandma?," said Varil.

Varil and the girl go downstairs to meet Grandma.

"You call me, Grandma?" asked Varil.

"Varil, son, I want to talk to you," said Grandma.

"Talking about what?" asked Varil.

"How is school?" asked Grandma.

"It's alright. Why is it, Grandma?" Varil was a little surprised.

"It's about your father, he's in debt again and the collectors came to the house this afternoon," replied Grandma who looked a little sad.

"What?! Why do we have to pay the debt? We have no more relationship with him!" said Varil angrily.

"Brother," the girl tried to calm Varil down.

"Serena, why didn't you call me?" asked Varil.

The girl named Serena was silent.

"Don't scold your sister, son. He didn't do anything wrong," said Grandma.

"Sorry, The debt collector has taken my phone," Serena replied in a small voice.

Varil could only be speechless when he heard the story of his grandmother and sister.

"Why are they doing this to us?" muttered Serena who started to shed tears.

"Serena, don't cry, child," said Grandma, hugging Serena.

Serena started crying in her grandmother's arms.

"You don't need to worry. I'll find some money for us," said Varil before he went to his room.

In his room, Varil called back AOE

"AOE!" call Varil.

"Yes sir?" AOE revealed himself.

"I want to meet the Professor tomorrow morning. Can you open a portal for me?" asked Varil.

"Of course, sir," replied the AOE

The next day...

Location: Marsilea Islands

AOE opens a portal to Marsilea Island for Varil.

*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*

"Professor?!" call Varil.

The professor opened the door.

"Varil? I didn't expect you to come this soon. Have you found your answer?" asked the Professor.

Varil only fell silent after the Professor questioned him.

"What is wrong?" asked the Professor seeing the silent Varil.

"Professor, I... II... I don't know what to say, but... May I work for you?" replied Varil.

"Varil? Have you come?" asked Nana who saw Varil and her husband talking.

"Let's talk about this inside," said the Professor.

They also entered the house.

"So, you want to work for us?" asked the Professor.

Varil just nodded and lowered his head.

"Hmm... If you will accept our offer and help us achieve our goals, we will gladly consider you as our son," said the Professor.

"T-think of me as your son?" Varil was surprised to hear what the Professor said.

"Yes, we will take care of you like taking care of our child. Whatever you need, we will try to fulfill it. You don't have to worry about money either. We can give you an allowance every month, "replied the Professor.

"I-I don't know what to say, we just met but you already want to think of me as your son. I'm not suspicious of you. But, what's so good about me? You see me like I am a special child to you. Why do you believe so much I can make your dreams come true?" asked Varil while shedding tears.

"You are not a special child. In this world, there is not a single special child. All the children are the same in our view. However, you are one of the children we find attractive. You have something that most children don't have," replied the Professor.

"What do you think, do you want to be our child?" asked Nana.

Varil was silent thinking about the answer to Nana's question.

"S-sorry, I-I can't be your son. No matter how bad things my biological parents do, they are my parents and not you," replied Varil.

"We understand if that's your answer. We will not force you," said the Professor.

"B-but, I will help you to make your dreams come true. I know this is selfish but... If you guys still want to offer it to me," said Varil.

"We will always welcome you, Varil. We are not disappointed if you do not accept us as parents because that is the reality. But we will still think of you as our child. Sooner or later, we think you'll think of us as your parents too. It all takes time," said Nana, hugging Varil.

"Thank you," said Varil in Nana's arms.

Professors Harrison and Nana smiled with answers from Varil who wanted to help them in realizing their dreams.

"Only a nation that dares to take fate in its own hands, will be able to stand strong,"

-Ir. Soekarno-

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To Be Continued...