2. Sally. Not A Goddess

A gust of cool breeze hit the black hair of the child over there, making his hair sway slowly. The gurgling sound of flowing water, nor did it make the heartbeat of the little boy over there calm down.

Aaroon, who was standing, glanced sideways and noticed the broad leaves swaying by the river. Gorgeous purple color, as beautiful as a small flower growing near the root of a leaf.

The eyeballs turned to look up at the sky. The blue color in the sky has changed to a reddish orange color. The change of color signifies, that soon night will fall.

This is a tough day. Those blue eyes began to show sadness. Aaron can still clearly remember the fishy scent of the blood of his parents. He could still clearly feel the sinister decapitation device separating their heads and... Aaron also still remembers the warm smiles of his father and mother for the last time.

"I'm really a useless child. To perform the duties of a child to a deceased parent... I can't do that."

Aaron thought, how to retrieve the bodies of his parents? He was here to avoid the pursuit of the imperial soldiers.

The little boy lowered his head, looking at his two palms that looked dirty.

Why hasn't he been able to awaken his power until this moment? Even five-year-olds can control mana.

"God, am I really part of this world?" thought Aaron, doubting his identity.

"Haish! Only this time my kindness was paid with a vomit." A woman's voice interrupted the child's reverie.

Aaron widened his eyes instantly, surprised. The calmness there made him forget the mistakes he could not yet account for. 

Ho-how is this? The child looked confused. Usually, people give money to people who have saved their lives, but Aaron gave his vomit instead!

Aaron bowed his body directly. "For-forgive me!" said Aaron. Only the deepest regret he has been able to show since just now.

"Enough. Stop saying that, brat! Hearing your word sorry is more irritating to me than getting your vomit!" In contrast to the intonation of the voice that sounds irritable. The thin, gorgeously decorated lips with a small mole on the edge of the lips smiled.

"I, I will try to compensate for your clothes," Aaron said, then bit his lower lip slightly. He thought what should the clothes be bought with? He came from a peasant family. So he has no savings, even his residence has also been burned down.

The bushes there swayed, giving rise to silver-eyed women. The woman looks charming with her hair tied up and, even more dazzling with a little hair on both sides of her face.

Aaron was silent. Looking at the woman who had just been able to Aaron see her face. It's a masterpiece! Since birth, he has never seen anyone who has such a beautiful face.

"Goddess?" said Aaron quietly. He was fascinated.

"Sally. Not a Goddess," Sally said, as if she was used to hearing the word. Her right hand put a small pouch into her black trouser pocket.

Aaron blinked knowingly. "Ah, so-sorry." Again he behaved undeservedly of his savior.

Sally was silent. The woman prefers to take care of her freshly washed black robe and dry it on the bushes.

"I know Miss will hate this, but I'm really sorry for my disrespectful behavior," Aaron said, speaking cautiously.

The woman who still looked young also sighed, and then approached Aaron. Sally noticed the lingering face of the little boy in front of her. Several wounds were on that pale and shabby face.

Sally touched Aaron's shoulder. "You're strong. For a child who is always ridiculed as disabled, you are already strong enough to withstand all this."

"That, not strong. But I'm just getting used to it," Aaron explained.

"Boy, don't underestimate yourself. True strength is not measured by the emergence of mana power." Sally slightly hardened her grip on Aaron's shoulder. "Strong heart and determination are the basis of strength and it must be owned by everyone. Without it, mana would not be able to become a perfect weapon."

"W-what's great about having it all, if in the end ... I'm still a loser," Aaron replied pessimistically.

The gorgeously formed eyebrows rose slightly. "Hey, brat." Sally took her hand off Aaron's shoulder. "Do you have two personalities?"

"What do you mean, Miss?" puzzled Aaron, his forehead puckered. Why suddenly talk about his personality?

"Do you change to be brave when facing death alone? Not long ago I witnessed a child who challenged the imperial soldiers and shouted loudly at the residents. The child I saw was fearless. He was also undaunted even when he was on the execution stage."

Ah... The injured little mouth opened. "Why?" asked Aaron ambiguously. Made Sally, who had just turned over, look back at him.

"If Miss witnesses all. Why didn't Miss save us? Why did Miss intervene when they were dead?"

Sally crossed her arms and returned the piercing gaze that had begun to be flooded with tears. "Then, did it become my fault? The death of your parents has nothing to do with my decision to save you, brat!"

Sally's rough breath let out. "Clean your face. From now on, I will help you awaken your mana power."

Aaron was unmoved. Did not move a bit. Even the wind that was getting stronger could not invite him to move his legs that had been standing on the grass.

"why?"

"Haish, what else?"

"Why did Miss decide to save me and now Miss is also willing to help me?"

Sally was silent. "Boy, listen. What has already happened, think of it as the path of destiny that the gods have determined. Your parents won't be able to be turned on again. Now, just accept my kindness and focus on awakening your mana. Is it until the end of your life, you don't want to make your parents proud, hm?"

"Haah...." Again, Sally exhaled and started to move from there after taking back her wet black robe. "Hurry up and wash your face and meet me there," he said with his index finger pointing firmly at a big tree.

Aaron was silent and thought back. "Become their pride, until the end of my life?" Aaron clenched his fists, his blue eyes staring at Sally's back.

Although he didn't know why the stranger gave him this kind of kindness. If this was indeed the opportunity the gods gave him.... "I will use this opportunity well. Then take revenge--"

"I didn't hear your footsteps!"

Aaron was aghast, he was shocked. Sally's shout interrupted her thoughts.

The woman was already twenty steps away from where Aaron was standing.

"If you don't clean yourself up immediately. I will withdraw my words that want to help you!" It was loud that Sally shouted.

Receiving the terrible threat, Aaron immediately rushed to go down to the clear river below.

"How could he know?" thought Aaron. Could it be, the gods has sent a great man to him? "That guy didn't even look back," Aaron continued, amazed.

The rushing river water became more and more clearly heard in Aaron's ears. He stared at the small colorful stones from the surface of the water. Slowly, Aaron put his feet into the river, then he grimaced at the pain of touching the bottom of the river. Whereas before, Aaron didn't feel any pain.

It's not that it doesn't feel, but Aaron doesn't care about it.