- I will pay the price. Said Alan while putting his son on the ground.
- It's such a pleasure to witness the fatherhood love, but, you will die, is it okay for you?
- Yes, I'm ready.
Replied Alan, then he looked at Tarou.
- Take care of them, he is still young and reckless. Don't ever turn your back on them like I did before.
Tarou was very confused, everything happened so fast that he didn't know how to react.
- But...father! Please...don't...
Alan smiled at him to calm him down.
- I love you son. Live well.
Apollo took out the stone from the mold, it was like a big Emerald.
- Now, it's time. Come closer, we will begin.
Alan stepped forward. Apollo gave him the stone. It was still warm.
- Hold it tight with both hands and close your eyes.
" It's finally the time"
He took a final look at his sons, then he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Apollo started reciting some kind of a spell. The stone glowed to the point that no one could open his eyes, then it disappeared Suddenly.
Alan was laying on the ground, Tarou went to him in a hurry.
- FATHER!!
His hair was all white and his face was full of wrinkles. Surprisingly, he opened his eyes.
- Father, can you hear me? Are you okay?
- That was unexpected, he is still alive. He must be very powerful to endure it.
- How can we save him?
- I'm afraid you can't, he is dying...