World is Beautiful
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Kael's First Year with His Family: Stepping into a New World
After settling in the mountain village, Kael and Mara began to adapt to the peaceful lifestyle of the village. Nestled in the steep slopes of the mountains, surrounded by the sounds of flowers and birds, life had never been this calm. Kael's identity as a warrior, once so prominent, seemed to have died long ago. Now, he was like a newborn in the mountains, living according to his instincts and the purity of the moment.
When their first child was born, Kael's eyes sparkled. In that moment, filled with deep love and attachment only a father could feel, he was living one of the most meaningful moments of his life. Their son Eris was born strong and healthy. In that moment, Kael dedicated all his thoughts of heroism, once the center of his dreams, to creating a safer world for his son.
Together, Mara and Kael raised their child, experiencing small adventures both inside and outside the home. With their child, they spent time in the mountains, exploring nature and teaching him survival skills. Kael used the skills he had acquired in battle to raise his son Eris. Survival in nature, hunting, mountaineering—these were the skills Kael shared, reflecting both his wisdom from the past and his contribution to his new life.
One day, Kael and Mara set out on a hike with Eris. As Kael carried his son on his back, Eris was mesmerized by the beauty of nature. While watching a stream flowing from the mountain slopes, Kael began to tell his son a story. "These mountains carry the souls of warriors, but the real challenge is finding peace here," Kael said, his gaze fixed on the distant peaks. Mara, not fully understanding the meaning of Kael's words, still felt a sense of trust in him in that moment.
Kael wanted to teach his son everything, passing down every lesson. More than being a warrior, he wished to teach Eris how to live in harmony with humanity and nature, to ensure a safer future for him. As Eris grew, he began to understand the deeper meanings behind his father's words. In Kael's eyes, a light now shone, illuminating the darkness of his once lonely past with happiness and love.
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Eris's Childhood: Kael's Teachings and Hopes for the Future
As time passed, Eris grew, learning more each day. Kael took him on morning walks, teaching him about nature, animals, and mountaineering, while Mara taught him about plants, farming, and crafts. Every moment spent with his family was a kind of therapy for Kael. Each day, he shed a little more of his past burdens and felt himself becoming one with nature.
One morning, Kael decided to teach his son mountaineering. Eris realized how valuable it was that his father trusted him enough to have him try such a difficult challenge. Kael taught him step by step, not with the harshness of a warrior, but with patience and instruction. During Eris's first mountain climb, Kael wanted to teach him that survival was not just about physical strength, but also about overcoming psychological obstacles.
"Every climb is not an obstacle, but an opportunity," Kael said as Eris reached the summit. "You must believe in your strength, but most importantly, you must live in harmony with nature."
When Eris reached the summit, Kael looked at him with pride. His son was gradually understanding the wisdom of life and his father's teachings. In those moments, Kael realized that being a warrior was ultimately meaningless. The real battle was finding inner peace, living with love, and giving meaning to the world.
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Kael and Mara's Daily Life: Strengthening Family Bonds
Kael and Mara's life was not solely about surviving in nature. They also built strong relationships with other families in the village. Every week, a large market was held in the village square, where everyone helped one another. Kael felt something akin to the victorious feeling he once had when defeating his enemies. But now, helping the people in the village, respecting them, and living together held a greater meaning.
Kael and Mara also occasionally organized small celebrations for their children. Crafting with natural materials, making animal figures, and preparing treats with fresh fruits were the things that brought them closer. One evening, during a small celebration in the village, Kael sat with his family, and Mara smiled at him, saying, "I can really feel that we are here."
These words solidified Kael's sense of peace. He now understood the value of simply being with his loved ones, beyond the thirst for revenge. At night, they would sit under the stars with their children, and Kael and Mara would tell old warrior stories. In those moments, Kael found true happiness.
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The End of the Day: Kael and His Family's Future Path
As time passed, Kael and his family deepened their life in the mountains and the village, gradually settling into a stable life. One day, when Eris told Kael, "I want to explore the world one day," Kael realized that everything was about to change. His son was now seeking his own path. But Kael understood that moment. He had grown mature enough to show him this.
"Your path will be your own," Kael said. "But know that there will always be a home to return to. And that home will be here."
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Kael and His Family: 10 Years Later
In the cabin on the mountain, Kael and Mara lived a life far removed from the sorrowful times of a decade ago. These 10 years had been a time when Kael made peace with the darkness inside him, finding tranquility, but also carrying the weight of what he had lost. The life he had built with Mara brought him inner peace, yet he always felt the traces of the lost princess, the lost time, the lost opportunities, and the lost purpose.
One morning, Kael was walking through the mountain village with his still-young son, Eris, and their few-year-old daughter, Lira. Eris had inherited his father's courage and determination, but also his free spirit and a joy for life. Kael often found himself amazed by his son's actions and his inquisitive gaze, always asking questions. Eris was a child who was eager to explore every moment.
One day, they had ventured slightly down the mountain. While Kael explored the village and the surroundings, Mara stayed at home to handle household chores and spend time with Lira. As Kael walked with his son, Eris suddenly turned to him, his eyes shining with excitement.
"Dad, one day, I'll be a strong warrior like you. But I won't hurt anyone. I'll just do good, like you did."
Kael smiled. Although Eris didn't know much about his father's past, Kael approached him, ruffling his hair.
"That's a good goal. But remember, true strength is not only physical, it's also spiritual. When a person finds peace within, they've won their greatest battles."
Eris tilted his head, thinking, "Inner strength, right?"
"Yes, inner strength. But sometimes, it takes years to discover what that truly means," Kael replied, his eyes reflecting the marks of the past.
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Spending Time with Family
In these 10 years, Kael and Mara had laid the foundations for their life. After settling in the mountain village, everything had become calmer and more peaceful. For years, Kael had tried to distance himself from his past—away from mercenary work, wars, and vengeance plans, choosing instead to live in the stillness of the mountains. Occasionally, memories of old adventures would flash before him, but Kael now understood the value of this peaceful life.
Kael and Mara worked in the fields, tended to their animals, and cleaned around their cabin while their children grew. Eris, eager to follow in his father's footsteps, and Lira, who had inherited her mother's calm nature, thrived in this serene environment.
Though only a few years old, Lira always had meaningful, observant glances. While she spent her days playing and connecting with nature, she wasn't concerned with what the future would bring.
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Eris' Discoveries and Bonding with Kael
One day, Eris found his father's old weapons. While Kael worked in the field, Eris quietly examined the weapons. He knew little about his father's past, but the thought that one day these things might be his pushed him to explore them. When Kael returned to the house, he found his son holding an old dagger.
"Dad," said Eris, "I want to use these. When I grow up, I want to be as strong as you."
Kael saw the determination and courage in his son's eyes. However, it wasn't easy for Kael to teach his son his old ways, to pass on his past as a warrior.
"Son, these weapons taught me many things, but what you must never forget is that true strength always comes from peace within and the power combined with love. Fights should always be the last resort."
Eris thought for a moment and then nodded. "I'll understand that one day, Dad."
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Changing Family Relationships Over Time
In these years, Kael's relationship with his family deepened. Each member of the family understood one another better. Kael's past, his efforts to create a better world for his children with Mara, strengthened the family. Mara, though aware of her husband's past sorrows, supported him with love, helping him heal the wounds of the past. Sometimes Kael would reflect on his regrets, losses, and past scars, but Mara was always there to understand, and together they worked to erase the traces of those times.
Lira loved spending time with her father. While Eris grew up close to his mother, his admiration for his father grew with each passing day.
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Peace and New Beginnings in the Mountain Village
The mountain village had become a small but peaceful place over the years. People helped each other, worked together, and held celebrations. Kael would rise early in the mornings to work in the fields, and in the evenings, he would sit and chat with his family. The happiness of his family reminded him of the peace he had once lost.
One evening, Kael, Eris, Lira, and Mara climbed to the top of the mountains. As the sun set behind the peaks, Kael took a deep breath, feeling the peace of simply living in the moment, letting go of the lost purposes of the past.
"Dad, look, the world is so beautiful," said Eris, his eyes shining.
Kael smiled. "Yes, son. The world is indeed beautiful. But the most beautiful part is being able to share this beauty together."
In that moment, Kael was free from the burdens of the past, fully embracing his new life as a family man. After years of struggle, he had finally found peace within himself.
Spending every moment with his family was both a reward and a source of meaning for Kael. His true victory was no longer found in battles but in the love of his family and the tranquility he had found.