Goodbyes to them

It was a foggy night everything in the atmosphere is covered with a thick layer of fog, making it hard to see distant objects but the air has a lot of freshness, which makes it enjoyable on its own.

Luke told everything about his past life to the old couple, even though it was hard for him but he felt lightness in his heart.

Aunt Celine has tears in her eyes, she is feeling extremely emotional about Luke's story: it must have been so hard you my son, don't worry, there is still purpose in living you just have to find one; Aunt says as she tries to comfort him.

but the old man was not crying, his eyes were clearly showing sorrow and coldness at the same time, he was just directly looking at Luke and suddenly he spoke: so you don't remember how you defeated those high-level devils, expect that you felt the surge of power;

: yes sir and after giving proper funerals to the dead bodies of my comrades, I decided to walk in search of a new purpose, especially in the hope to find a girl that talked with me before going unconscious and I end up here somehow.

: it seems you have something different in you I can feel it, you should give yourself some time and let out your true self by yourself; the old man spoke with determination in his voice: by the way have you decided what kind of work you will be doing here?

: no sir, but I have not decided yet, maybe somewhere on the construction site:

and why is it that my boy, a young one can do a lot for this country by saving people from evil beings and by fighting for righteousness; says an old man full of energy, as if his soldier soul has returned.

but why would they even consider taking an outsider like me in the military when I have just arrived here;

Oh don't worry about that, many species do not belong here but still proudly join the military, in the hope of supporting their family and paying their depth to this nation for giving them home; a proud expression came to the old man's face as he said that line.

Then I will try to join tomorrow, there is not anything I am good at expect to fight;

Good and if you still feel awkward in this new place, then I will write a letter to my daughter and she will be there for you;

Honey, you will do it, that is so out of character for you; Aunt Celie says with mixed expressions of happiness and surprise and she continued; but it is rare for you to put effort into others and especially asking your daughter, it seems you like Luke, he; she smirks to his husband.

: It is not like that, I just felt like helping to see that young man out of purpose because I hate it if the young potential is wasted;

: Wow what a cute excuse you have, don't go to his looks son, he is quite a good person from the inside no one knows him better than me, do you know another day...; that is enough it is getting late time to sleep; as the old man felt the danger of his secrets being revealed to Luke, he stopped her wife by the excuse of sleep.

Well, you are right dear, it is ok son I will tell you some other time, she smiled as his husband was feeling embarrassed just thinking of that happening.

: Come here, this is our daughter's room sleep here for today and relax; the room was quite a neet, as you expect from a woman of strong character, and on the wall, there were pictures of the great scenery of landscapes.

: It seems your daughter is quite talented, as from what you told me she is strong too, you must be proud of her; Luke asked a question from his aunt.

listening to a young man talking about her daughter and praising her, aunt felt happy, not able to resist her motherly instinct, she spoke: Son that means that you are interested in her? So do you think you want to consider marrying my daughter?

No auntie, I was not talking about that, I was just telling my thought seeing an independent woman working freely to support her family, is rare nowadays, and anyway she will be senior in the military, so if she gets to know that, I might get some extra punishment from my senior, though I am used to it because of my old squad's doing but still I don't want it.

Unable to control her laugh, Aunt smirked: ok ok son I was just kidding, now go to sleep I will not disturb you.

As his tiring encounter with the couple has come to an end, he was happy inside for being able to talk with so many people since he has come here, as Luke lay down on the bed, he started to remember his funny talks with Helen and Claire when he was in medical care, there he was fed regularly, even though he was stranger to them, as Luke thinks that people of Arcancia is warm and welcoming he felt a sleep.

After sleeping like a rock a complete night, Luke awoke when his aunt called him for breakfast, take a bath son I will be getting ready food for you, here you can wear the clothes of your uncle after the bath; says the aunt as she leaves clothes on the chair in front of a small bathroom.

An old man was sitting in front of the temple, and praying something to the gods, it seems he is a religious person because he was in a deep mediation state, the temple had a handmade oil painting of the ancient god Haruman, who has saved humans and other weak species times to time.

Not disturbing uncle, he went inside the bathhouse and takes a nice hot and clean bath, making Luke fresh by opening his body pores and relaxing him.

After eating the famous light food for the morning, bread and a Durhan's milk{{ a cow-like animal, but with big magical horns that shines during night}} Luke gets ready to go to training camp, in the centre most area of Arcancia.

: thanks Aunt and thank you sir; Luke was still calling an old man sir, as a sign of little respect and fear because he has the aura of a superior all around him, he was just wondering if they fight at the moment, how badly he might be defeated by this retired soldier.

As luke was getting by all of their thoughts, while packing his belongings, an old man came to him from behind and said: here you go son a letter I promised, give this to my daughter she will help you there without asking anything from you;

Thank you sir for this letter and everything I will be going now, hope I will see you guys soon enough again; his voice grew bubbly.

Feeling embarrassed by the sudden thanks, the old man ignored his thanks and started talking while lining his back against his walk: why are you so formal with me call me uncle as you do with your aunt Celie; it seems old was feeling left behind for not being called uncle by the luke.

: Well if you don't mind uncle I am going now; old was feeling lonely since his daughter left, so listening to someone else calling him with a loving tone, his parental instinct skyrocketed and he felt butterflies in his stomach, hiding his happiness he just says: hu, all the best son.

Luke hugs his aunt and started his journey to a new path in life, saying bye to the old couple again and again he travels through the city by foot.

It was morning time and everything was cheerful in the surroundings people were going to their work, housewives were talking with each other while washing clothes outside with magic, and children were playing with full energy without the worries of the world.

This morning was just like the morning in his home kingdom, Luke felt dejected when he remembers his birth place but he knew that the past is unchangeable, he lowers his sorrow in part of his heart in hopes of making a place for this new home.

While thinking about his town he noticed this place was a little different to some extent, there were fairies, beasts, snake people, monkey tribes from far south, even elves from the north of Darsha forest and many other different species he have never seen before.

Memorized by the view of different species living in human towns with their family and relatives, Luke misses his path to the training ground for new soldiers: hu wait do I have to take a right or left from here?; unable to remember the direction his uncle had told him earlier, he gets lost in the lowest part of the city, far from the training arena.

Being confused he decided to ask directions from people who lives there, but everyone seems in a hurry to him, he did not want to disturb others in their busy morning, but his considerate nature was stopping him from taking some action.

But Luckily one passing elf noticed that something was wrong with him, even though she was hesitating a little to talk to a man, who looks like a foreigner to her, still, she asked him shyly: hu sir are you looking for something, you can ask me I know everything about this town;

Then if you don't mind please tell me, where is the training arena, I will be grateful to you; says Luke nervously as he sees beautiful elves with white hair and silverish eyes looking at him with worried expressions.

: Oh sir you are on the wrong path, here come with me; she walks ahead of Luke to see him in the direction of the arena.

: Thank you, miss; he followed her without asking questions.

Both of them were walking on a road to the arena, Luke did not talk much but in the meantime, elves continued her talk about the town and the people,: it seems you are new to this town and still, you are joining the military, wow you are amazing sir, I also wanted to join the military but my parents are pretty overprotective you know<''> well enough about me are you joining forces for some purpose, sir?

She asked Luke with curiosity in her eyes: no miss I am not good with anything else, except fighting that's why;

Satisfied with his answer she kept talking: yeah you seem pretty strong, I hope you will kick some butts off these demons; a sorrowful look fell on her face, as these words came out of her mouth.

Luke understood that she must have seen something worse in her life, so he did not want to ignore her joking comment, which she might have meant in real; of course, that is why I am joining the military, I promise I will see through that your wish become true miss; luke answers her with cheerful aspect.

Surprise by the serious comeback from the young man, she smiled back at Luke and said: yeah I know there will be a day come when this world will be a great place to live again, without even being worried about dying of our loved ones, guys like you are our hope;

After some talks with each other about funny and serious talk about their family and friends Luke reached his destination, he did not feel that it was long because of the new friend he make on his way.

: Thank you, miss for helping me, it was great to talk with you, I hope we meet again some other time;

Oh, you don't have to worry about it, it was a great way to spend my morning time, and by the way, you did not tell me your name, how will I meet you again if I don't even know what is your name; says white hair girl teasingly.

: Oh right my name is Luke Heinar and you miss?;

:Hu well I can tell you my name on one condition, the lady said with a grin on her face;

and that is? Luke asked pausingly.

: You are not going to call me to miss with my name, you are too formal I can tell I will feel awkward if you do that; she says as if she has thought that beforehand.

Luke was amazed by the affection of the townspeople to this stranger, he understood the reason how all of the species were living together without any problem at all, all of them were super generous to each other.

Snapping back from his thought he answered the young maiden: ok I promise;

: Good so my name is Sara Darsha from you might have guessed from my surname I m from the forest of elves Darsha forest; Sara spread her arms as she announced her name as if she had done it before many times.

Ignoring her action-filled introduction, Luke felt pretty nice knowing her name, : nice to meet you Sara; he pronounces her name nervously and continues: I hope you I meet you again time to time.

: Sure Mr Luke I am on to it, just complete your training and saw your power to these people, oh I have an idea, there will be a tournament at the last of this month because it is a holy month of the war goddess Cristina, participate in that I will come to watch you; Sara was filled with excitement as she says that, so he could not say no to her.

: Yeah I will try to participate and even win it, if I can win, ok bye Sara it seems they are starting their entry I have to go; Luke waves his hand as he says bye to her.

: Yeah to your best in there, I will be waiting to see you in action; Sara says goodbye to him with a cheerful smile.