bab 1 (edited)

- Faris' POV -

When I was little, I lived an ordinary life, and I still think so now. Although my family tree is a little different.

My family likes to play with old-fashioned weapons. The art performances they show at events are quite entertaining for people who like old things.

I was also taught, and my choice of weapon was a spear. I think it's pretty good because it looks more stylish. My skills are actually ordinary, but because using a spear or stick is said to be a little more complicated and not many people use it, I stood out a little, and became the best actor in the school drama.

My days should have gone well as usual. But one day I had to leave him.

"Your distant cousin transferred to a school abroad. It's a little worrying if he's left alone."

"They hope you can go and accompany him and take care of him. They're good people. They've even helped our family and promised to pay for your school life later."

Really?, I didn't know our families had a relationship like that.

I tried to think about it, but instead I remembered food. Is it important? I think 'Yes' because we've been eating well lately.

My parents looked happier. They even bought me a new high-quality smartphone, and took me on a vacation a few days ago.

Wait, they didn't sell me, right?

Right after I refused, they told me about their family who had been their family's companions or bodyguards for a long time.

"So all those performances and training were for this?! I've never even fought."

In this modern era, there are still people who live like nobles? Okay, that might exist, especially if they are rich.

"It's okay. You've learned many moves that will amaze the audience. You just have to put on a stunning performance in front of them, and make them believe it."

Hey, you guys are not only selling your child, but also committing fraud!

"I refuse."

"Faris, listen to your father's words. As humans, we must develop for the sake of the world. There is a saying, seek knowledge even to China."

"But that doesn't mean I really have to go to China!"

No matter how hard I tried, I was still sent to China.

During the flight, I tried to make a plan to make them believe, but it turned out to be all in vain because both of them were not there, and their child didn't know anything.

I hadn't slept for hours during the flight just thinking, oh, if you tell me the complete story!

A few weeks passed, I found out that my cousin often practiced martial arts, but... It felt like martial arts was like a show!, I didn't understand. Was it because this child's body was very slender?, I didn't see much power in each of his attacks.

Oh no, neither of us have the experience or strength to fight. If danger comes, what should I do?. This child's attitude is also quite spoiled, not emotionally, but in attitude. You know?, he even almost hired an unknown maid just because our boarding house was messy.

Ah, maybe it was also my fault for not calling the cleaning service.

At school my life was still the same. Except for the part where I was sometimes bullied by some people.

Hah... In any country there are always people like this.

Days passed. Reiqi and I became a little closer and started to open up. Especially when she helped me from being bullied by a girl who even though she looked a little sweet, was actually a thug.

But did she succeed? No. The reason many people didn't want to deal with that girl was because her older brother was a high school student.

We were both beaten up, then Reiqi was accused of committing indecent acts against the girl.

Besides being ostracized, is there anything worse than this? Yes, there is. A few months after that incident, monsters suddenly appeared and attacked the city.

Damn, where is that kid?.

I tried to find Reiqi who still hadn't come home that night.

At that time, I saw a girl being raped by a big man.

When I looked closely, I was shocked to realize it was the school thug, and his older brother.

I intended to get away, but then I saw Reiqi attacking the man. I knew something bad was going to happen, but it was worse than I thought.

The high school boy continued to rage and turned into a monster.

I couldn't help because I was powerless. So I chased after the girl who ran away after being saved by Reiqi.

"Mai!, stop right there!"

"Faris... No... Don't look at me...!"

She immediately covered her body that had been raped who knows how many times or how long. But... who cares about that?!.

"You're ashamed of being raped, but... you're not ashamed of leaving the person who saved you?!."

We yelled at each other for a while because of anger, until finally two women appeared because they heard our commotion.

We were forced to stop fighting and explain what happened.

After that, one of them went towards where Reiqi was, and the other took us to the refugee camp.

There we were asked about what happened in general, and tried to reconcile. Then we made up after Mai apologized.

That was too easy?, huh. That's because even though I was bullied quite often, she wasn't that rough, and only made me trouble. The only problem was her older brother. And apparently he had been teased because he had failed several grades because he prioritized his hobbies. So he became a school thug just so that he wouldn't be teased or underestimated by others.

"But why do I have to be the one who gets bullied the most?"

"Because you seem like an easy person."

I was indeed an easy person, but I wasn't happy with what she said.

***

A week had passed in the refugee camp. Everyone was doing their best to survive, while Reiqi was still smiling.

How could she stay in high spirits in such a bad situation?

I didn't care at first, because all I wanted to do was do the usual things and what I could. But she who often came to see me, slowly made me get carried away.

With her like this, what could I do? In the end, my family only took advantage of her parents, and I didn't protect her.

But as time went on, I realized more and more. My family used to be the guardians of her family, and I should do the same... Especially after that woman!

"Let me go, Mai! I have to stop those aunties!"

"I won't let you ruin my private room."

I tried to break down the door of the soundproof room that Mai found, but Mai wouldn't let me because she really liked that place for her machine hobby.

"Reiqi is still a minor."

"I'm not happy about them using my place either, but it's already happened."

In the end, I was late. The woman came out looking a bit disheveled, and embarrassed. But after walking a few meters, she winked at us flirtatiously.

Damn, that whore, how could she prey on underage children?!... Adult women should always be wary.

Even though I live an ordinary life... But it seems like I really have to leave her.