On the planet Meta, a towering building stood tall, its design a mesmerizing blend of medieval architecture and a peculiar modern fantasy touch. After taking Lu out for a walk and enjoying some delicious cake, Kai woke up early the next morning to take care of his morning routine—washing his face, brushing his teeth, and stepping out of the base.
As he passed through the main gate, he saw Luminous already waiting for him. She greeted him:
"Today, we'll train… I've prepared a place for us."
Kai paused in his steps, replying, "Sure. I suppose the training place is somewhere quiet, right?"
"Exactly. We'll go somewhere peaceful so you can train without distractions," Luminous answered.
They walked to a van-like transport, which took them to a grand castle. After paying the fare, they stepped out and headed toward a silent white castle, deserted and exuding a mysterious calm. Its architecture was reminiscent of medieval times, yet with a strangely modern twist.
Walking along the side of the castle, they came upon a large tree whose branches stretched wide. Beneath its shade, simple seats had been arranged. They stopped there, and Luminous spoke:
"This is the spot. Sit down and meditate. Use your eyes to look within yourself."
"Why? I've done that before," Kai said, puzzled.
"That's the foundation. But now, I want you to observe the hidden thoughts within your mind. Start, and you'll understand yourself better—and perhaps even discover the nature of your abilities."
Kai followed her instructions, sitting beneath the tree and meditating as he had with Anthea before, though this time it was different. Luminous guided him further:
"Look deeply, and think of the girl in the pink dress. She might reveal something you need to know. Once you see the thoughts arise, return your focus to your breath. Maintain your awareness. If you continue like this, you'll perceive things you've never noticed before."
After her words, Kai spoke, "I don't see anything… I only see thoughts appear and disappear as usual."
"Good. Keep going. Stay calm, and gradually, focus on seeing the girl in pink," Luminous instructed.
Watching Kai, Luminous thought to herself:
Perhaps what we saw from that figure before was because of those eyes. If that person had seen, we might have understood why they watched over him… and maybe, through him, we could meet Eufatia again.
Three hours passed as Kai meditated. Slowly, something began to form in his mind—a fleeting, vivid sensation. Stories and images, not his own, emerged. He heard a voice and saw a figure in the midst of a crowd:
A man with black hair, wearing a blue shirt and black trousers, spoke:
"No one sees, no one hears, no one listens to me..."
"Why is it always biased? I just want others to see that I am good, that I am capable."
"Why does nothing I do ever succeed?"
"Everyone has abandoned me, lost all hope in me."
"When I succeed, people celebrate me… but when I fail, I'm left behind. Is this what life is?"
Then, in the darkness, the man turned to Kai and said:
"I'm not what you're looking for, am I?"
Kai asked, "Who are you? How are you in my mind?"
The mysterious man replied, "You've forgotten, haven't you? How could you not? You've erased it all."
"What do you mean? What have I forgotten?" Kai asked, confused.
With sad eyes, the man said, "Once, we were one. But what you see is not yourself—and I am not you."
Kai frowned. "What does that mean? I'm not myself… what are you trying to tell me?"
Standing straight, the man's expression full of sorrow, he said:
"Go on a journey to seek the truth, the things we have never seen or known. Find Sephira. She might tell you something. Head to the southwestern continent of the planet Sephida, and uncover the truth."
After the mysterious voice faded, Kai opened his eyes, sitting under the tree beside the towering building. Luminous was watching him and asked:
"How are you? Did you see that figure?"
"I didn't see them… but it seems I must set out on a journey," Kai replied.
Luminous, sitting calmly with her arms around him beneath the tree, said:
"You saw something, then. Follow the guidance of what you witnessed. If it feels right, reflect on your thoughts and decide what you should do. Perhaps it is the answer your heart has been seeking. Listen, consider, and act."
With that, Kai returned to the Guardian Base immediately, ready to begin his journey.