"My lord, I never knew you loved to study," the maid, Lilly, said with a smile.
"No, I hate to study."
"So why are you going to the library?"
"Because I want to learn about Dark Magic, Lilly."
"Oh, so that's the reason, my lord. But do you know how to read?"
Shiva stopped. "That's a point. I don't know how to read."
"Hey, Lilly, can you teach me?"
"It's my pleasure, my cute lord. So let's go to your room."
During the study, Shiva was completely focused.
"It's impossible! I don't understand anything. It's very hard."
"My lord, you need to calm down."
"I want mango juice."
"Fine, young master."
Five minutes later, Lilly came to the door. "My lord, your juice is ready." She opened the door and saw him with his eyes closed. "Young master, you are sleeping?"
"No, Lilly, I just closed my eyes."
"My lord, you need to focus."
Knock, knock.
Someone knocked on the door.
"Come in," Lilly said.
A child with green hair and green eyes entered the room.
"Hello, guys."
"Master Harry," Lilly said.
"Hello, Lilly and Shiva."
"Harry. He's my cousin and he is six years old. He always thinks he's very cool."
"Hey, Shiva, I heard you have a magic aptitude, like me!" Harry said.
"Wait, Harry, what do you mean by 'like me'?"
"I mean, I also have a magic aptitude."
"What? Which type?"
"Hahaha, you're very excited, Shiva." Harry said. "Of course, I have a very special magic aptitude."
"He shows off too much."
"Listen, I have, I have, I have..."
"Why did you repeat it three times?"
"I just wanted to create suspense. So, I have an elemental aptitude."
"!!!!!"
"Really? But I thought this aptitude was the most basic. Oh, I get it, you have three elements, right?"
"No, I have only one," he said with great confidence.
"Ha, so why is he showing off?"
"Hey, Harry, what element do you have?"
"Earth."
"Ha?!!"
"But Mom said it's considered the weakest element."
"Of course people consider it that, but I am Harry Rayne, and I am the one who will become the next Supreme Emperor."
"What is a Supreme Emperor?" Shiva asked with a hint of sarcasm.
"Hey, wait, you don't know what a Supreme Emperor is? It's shocking!" Harry said, puffing his chest out. "Listen, Shiva. A Supreme Emperor is the highest position among humankind."
Harry continued his explanation, speaking very seriously now. "At one time, there are only three Magic Emperors. The Magic Emperors are considered the strongest humans. The job of a Magic Emperor is to maintain the balance between all species. There are three other species besides humans: Elves, Demons, and Dwarves. In history, many wars were held between the species. So, to maintain a power balance, every species created a position to balance the power. For humans, that position is considered the Supreme Emperor, and you know, a Supreme Emperor has equal power to the king of any kingdom!"
"Wow, it's amazing, Harry," Shiva said, his tone full of false admiration.
"I know, I know," Harry replied, swelling with pride.
"So, I've decided," Shiva said.
"What have you decided now?" Harry asked, looking at him suspiciously.
"I am going to become the next Supreme Emperor," Shiva said with a completely straight face.
Harry froze. "Before two minutes, you didn't even know what a Supreme Emperor was, and now you've decided to become one?"
"Yep," Shiva said simply.
"Oh, Shiva, you never change. Anyway, I have another dream also."
"Really, Harry, what?"
"To marry a beautiful girl," Harry said with great confidence.
"Hey, Harry, your dream is very nice too," Shiva said with a mischievous smile. "So, I've decided my second dream is to marry a beautiful girl."
"Hey, stop stealing my dream!" Harry complained.
"Hey, Harry, I have another dream also, and it's my biggest," Shiva said, ignoring him.
"Thank God you have your own dream," Harry muttered.
"Yes, I have my dream: to protect my family."
Lilly and Harry both looked at Shiva in shock.
"Oh, Shiva," Harry said, his voice softer now. "You've shocked me. This dream is very deep."