Wish

A man stands looking through round glass windows that direct to tall city buildings. The light in the room only came from outside the window, so the back of the man was not visible.

Then, someone appeared from behind him, greeting him with a bow. "Everything is ready, sir. We have also confirmed the truth."

The man in the tall hat who was still looking outside said, "Then run the operation."

"Yes, sir."

***

Zefiria left her house and approached Ashnard, who still training on the beach.

"How was the training?" asked Zefiria.

"At first, I thought Hoku was just a sword," Ashnard said, looking down at his sword. "Now I understand that I have to treat it not as an ordinary sword."

"Hoku?

"The name of my sword."

"You named your sword Hoku? Why Hoku?"