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Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: The Hidden Truth

Feran: Auntie, the food was delicious!

Roshi: Thank you, dear.

Feran: Alright Auntie, I should head out now.

Roshi: Take care on your way back.

Rezo: Tomorrow for sure! Let's go tomorrow. But... don't tell Hakunji.

Feran: Fine, fine. I'm leaving now.

Sharlet: Feran! Where have you been? You're so late.

Feran: Oh, Aunt Roshi called me over for some food, so I went there.

Sharlet: I see. Well, go get freshened up.

Feran: Okay, Mom.

Berral: Feran, come over here.

Feran: Yes, Papa?

Berral: Where were you?

Feran: I was playing with Hakunji and Rezo, and then Aunt Roshi called me over.

Berral: Did she say anything to you?

Feran: What do you mean?

Berral: It's been about 15 years and two months since Hakunji joined us, hasn't it?

Feran: Yes, Papa. He and Rezo were telling me some things Uncle Havard said...

Berral: (Sighs) So, Roshi finally told you both.

Feran: What do you mean she "told us"?

Berral: Actually... I'm the one who told her to tell you everything.

Feran: Does that mean you knew about this all along?

Berral: Yes, son. I wanted to tell you and Rezo a long time ago. But...

Feran: But what?

Berral: Roshi said I should tell you myself.

Feran: Tell me what?

Berral: It was Havard who said it... back when Hakunji was 15. He said you and Rezo would eventually find out everything.

Feran: (Shocked) Oh... so that's how it is.

Berral: Feran, you might be surprised, but Havard also knew about the "Saitano" (The Devils). He knew their ways. But he chose to keep us on the right path.

Feran: What are you saying, Papa? What is he trying to say?

Berral: Son, I didn't believe it at first. But it's true.

Feran: So... does this mean Hakunji actually has Uncle Havard's powers?

Berral: Exactly. Havard knew. I found out later that Hakunji is actually a girl who can stop the devils.

Berral: I knew about Hakunji's secret for a long time.

Feran: How? How did you find out?

Berral: When Hinata and the others rose up, Havard told me it was only because of Hakunji that we were safe.

Feran: So, Uncle Havard knew all of this from the beginning?

Berral: Yes. But he said that Hakunji's secret was dangerous... that we had to protect her. Feran, you and Rezo must do the same.

Feran: I understand.

Berral: Tell me the truth, Feran. Do you think Hakunji is a good person or not?

Feran: Of course she is! She feels like a good person to me.

Berral: Havard told me... while you and Rezo were away, I had to keep Hakunji safe.

Feran: But why? What happens when she is found?

Berral: When the time comes, I will have to give you both the training that Uncle Havard prepared.

Feran: What kind of training?

Berral: Havard taught me a trick... a way to tell the difference between a "Saitano" (Devil) and a human.

Feran: What does that mean?

Berral: It means that there are more Devils among us than there are humans now.

Feran: Then... who is leading them? Who is their leader?

Berral: Their leader... his name is Clain.

Berral: He is the one who watches from the shadows. One look from him—a single "glance"—and he can control the right hand.

Feran: Clain...? I've never heard that name.

Berral: Few have. But this time, it's for real.

Feran: So Uncle Havard told you?

Berral: He kept an eye on us. Havard told me two or three months ago that when the time was right, I must teach you and Rezo the "Technique."

Feran: I'm ready.

Berral: Tomorrow, you and Rezo must be ready. Your training starts tomorrow.

Feran: Yes! We will definitely do the training!

Berral: Good. You two are very brave. You must save Hakunji.

Feran: Yes, dad

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