Chapter Two

Chapter 2

Demitria Frostine

"It's a good thing that she has the elemental of ice as her power. She can freeze wounds if she wants to." I woke up but I didn't even open my eyes yet. I feel so tired but it's nothing compared to what I felt last time.

I know there are people around me but I don't know how many they are.

"I didn't even know she could do that." This voice was from someone I know. It's River.

"That's because she just reaches level 2 of her powers. The first one was to make a snowball." Someone said while injecting something on me. "Yet, we're still not sure if she's only on her level 2 because that is too low for a 20-year-old lady" I guess this was from the doctor's.

"Many of us in the town was not able to learn to use our powers to extent of it because no one will teach us." River said.

"I witnessed how she was able to defeat those black warriors. She has the elemental power but all she did was to upgrade the weapons she holds and make it sharper."

Did he witness? How come no one helped me? I thought I was alone!

"You were there? Why didn't you help me instead?"

Everyone looked at me when I started to speak.

"Demi! How are you feeling? Are you alright?" River started to look at me with his worried eyes. He seated beside my bed and held my hand.I smiled to assured him that I felt better than before.

I change my glance to the man wearing a hat. Waiting for his answer.

" I knew you could do better alone. I saw someone fight like you years ago and I am sure that you'll finish them alone."

I looked at River and he's still smiling at me.

"Your skills and ability are what the academy focuses. I am allowing you to study there." He continued.

What?!

No one dared to talk. This man is telling me that he is giving me the chance to study at my dream academy. I didn't think this could be hard.

When I was dreaming of studying there, I didn't have the chance to think about the possible consequences. I can't leave River alone. I can't...

"He said it's for free." River said as if he was telling me to accept the offer. His eyes are telling me that I don't even need to choose between going and staying.

"I can't... I c-can't leave you here alone." My tears started to fell as I tried to sit.

"Oh before I forgot I am, the Ingram Academy's Headmaster."

River's eyes met mine when he said he was the headmaster. Of all people that could see me fighting, Why does it have to be the Academy's Headmaster?!

But still, I cannot leave River in the city alone, especially when I know how the town works.

"I will come back soon as you're ready. and I hope you have your final decision. Take it or leave it." He said and smiled at us. He opened my room's door and he left.

"Demi, I know this will be hard for you to decide, but trust me, I'll be fine."He said.

"But I don't want to be selfish. You were the only one I had and I am the only one you have right now." Fuck! This is getting more complicated.

"I will be fine, besides you will visit me in the town every week. At least, when you become a student there, someone will not look down on you because you know what it's like to be in the town."He continued.

"I want you to take it. Take the chance Demi, believe me, it's rare.."

After that, He went out to get us both foods and to give me time to think about it. And to be honest this is the first time that I will decide for myself that I even need to choose in between.

I sighed. A big sigh. River was of course important to me that's why I am considering his place in my life. But having a chance to study in a prestigious academy where only those who can afford gets the chance is also a big thing.

River is right. The opportunity is rare. It's not like you'll get the chance every time.

Maybe I should reconsider. Maybe it was meant to happen, to be on that academy, to find the reason why I exist.

After a day, I was able to get off that hospital because I told them that I am already fine and well. Both River and the Doctor hesitated at first but I already went out.

We were back to our routine. Reap all the fruits and vegetables and then plant another one. In the morning we will sell them in the town, sold everything and then went home.

For the past days, no one between us two has talked about the offer. We were like observing each other yet it's not getting uncomfortable at all.

The thought still confuses me.

"Do you think, it will be best for me to accept the opportunity? " I said not looking at him.

I saw him stopped eating and looked at me. He gave me a sigh.

"Of course, It will be." He smiled at me. A smile that will tell you not to worry about things.

"I'll accept the offer if you think it is best for me to do."

"It is. Now, stop worrying about me and focus on what's more you can have now." He said.

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