Wyiner’s Aside.
What if the devil’s mark extended throughout your entire body? Will you become a monster, Maxilin, or will you become the devil’s lord?
On ther other hand,
I heard someone calling my name, “Maxilin, Maxilin.” “Who? Who is this?“ I asked aloud.
I had a look around. I was standing on the shoreline. I gazed up at the sky. The colors of the sky became crimson, and lightning struck many times. I said, “Who is this?” I was startled to hear a horse neighing. So, I turned around and attempted to see it through the fog. However, I could not find anything.
“Max,” I heard my name again, but this time, I sensed someone approaching me from behind. When I turned back, all I saw was dust flying. I was ready to grasp my sword when I realized it wasn’t with me.
“My sword,” I muttered as I straightened my back. After that, I noticed something about 7 or 9 feet long.
I could sense the rage in that creature’s gaze as I looked into his eyes. In the fog, all I could see were his red eyes and the red eyes of whatever it was he was sitting on.
I do not know what this is. “Max,” it said all of a sudden.
I realized he was approaching me. I began walking backwards as soon as I noticed he was approaching slowly.
Where am I? I took a quick glance around. The sea’s waves smashed the beach with ferocious force.
But then I noticed a gem on the beach that belonged to my sword. When the water swept away the sand, I could see my sword clearly. “Max,” I heard it said once again.
I dashed to get my sword. But I stubbed my toes on the sand and fell. As I reached for my hand to grasp the sword, I felt someone grab my leg. “Leave me alone,” I yelled.But as I heard his neighing, it instantly drew me to him.
‘Ahhhhh’
Maxilin sat up in his bed in a flash after opening his eyes.
He was panting heavily and gasping for breath. Maxilin wiped the sweat from his brow. Because of his sweat, his shirt was just slightly damp.
‘huf’ ‘huf’.
I looked across at the flickering candle beside me. It was a dream. I pushed the sheet away from me and sat down on the ground.
I drank the entire contents of the jug. I stood up after drinking and walked over to the window to move the curtain.
I opened the window. A cold, gentle breeze is blowing outside, and there is a big moon in the sky. The full moon is lighting everything in its path.
Maxilin’s Aside.
Was Uncle there to help me that night? Maybe he was. But I have no idea how many days I’ve been sleeping.
I rubbed my forehead and went to the bathroom to take a cold bath. I yanked my shirt off and stared at my chest. Then I touched that mark. Day by day, this mark becomes more visible. It was a little one when I first spotted it, but it has now grown to cover my entire left side of my chest.
I put my finger on the mark and started thinking about it.
I just got this mark that night when I first saw a monster in front of my eyes. If I had truly listened to my father that night, it would never have happened to me.
17 years ago.
I was tinkering with a little wooden sword late one night. I shared a home with my father and uncle. Mom used to live with us, but I heard she abandoned me. When I asked my father about my mother, he constantly said to forget about her. My father has always told me that my mother is a horrible person who has never loved me. But I was aware of my mother’s affection for me. She always told me stories when I went to sleep, and she always made my favorite dishes for me.
But one day, I overheard my father saying that my mother had abandoned me forever.
Maxilin’s father stood behind him and said, “Maxilin.” Maxilin turned his gaze to his father. “Yes, father,” he said.
Xavier remarked, “It’s time to go to bed, boy.” “But, father,” he said, rubbing his eyes," I want you to sleep with me today."
Xavier gave him a kind smile as he helped him to his feet. “Okay, son. I’m going to sleep with you today,” Xavier said. Maxilin smiled and wrapped his small arm around his father’s neck.
They went to the second floor. Xavier sat Maxilin on the bed and began shutting the windows. Maxilin was staring at his father with bated breath. “Father, why do you always close the window when I get to sleep?” he asked.
Xavier said with a smile, “because it is quite cold outside. You will catch a cold.“
“But father, mother never did this while she slept with me,” Maxilin said. Xavier came to a halt and peered at Maxilin. In a solemn tone, he stated, “Didn’t I tell you not to talk about her at night, Maxilin? Maxilin, she doesn’t like you. “
“Father, I am sorry. If my comments have injured you, please let me know,“ Maxilian remarked, regretfully looking down. Xavier let out a sigh. He drew the curtain back and took a seat next to Maxilin. “Maxilin,” he murmured, putting his hand on his shoulder.
Maxilin fixed her gaze on him. Xavier remarked with a smile, “Always keep in mind, son, that there are two types of things in our world. One is good, while the other is bad. And your mother was a bad one”..
“But father, mother always stayed with me and took care of me every time,” Maxilin said.
Xaiver placed his hand on his head and murmured, “The sweetness frequently turns bitter. Maxilin, don’t be fooled by the lovely words. It can easily deceive you“..
“My dear, don’t you want to be a great hunter?” Xavier asked.
Maxilin responded with a nod. “Yes, I’d like to. I want to be like my father. “
“Don’t be fooled by the lovely words,” Xavier warned.
“My son, you will be better than your father. I don’t want you to fall in love with the sweetest thing, like your father did,“ Xavier said.
With a gentle smile, Maxilin nodded.
“Lie down on the bed now. I have something to give you,“ Xavier said. “What is this, father?” Maxilin wondered as he lay in bed. Xavier stood up and walked over to his cupboard. He opened it and drew out something tall and large. “What is it, Father?” Maxilin sat up in bed, puzzled, and asked. Xavier approached him and sat next to him. He removed the black cloth and showed Maxilin.
“Father, it’s a sword,” Maxilin said, his eyes widening. Xavier smiled and nodded. “It’s for you, son,” remarked Xavier.
With his tiny fingertips, Maxilin touched the sword. The blue gem of the sword was shining.
But, there were 6th empty chambers on the sword. “Why is this empty, father?” Maxillin asked. “Maxilin, it’s your great-grandfather’s sword. However, after your great-grandpa passed away, some terrible monsters stole the sword. However, they took out the other six, but they could not take the 7th gem at that time, and then they left the sword behind. And guess what? This blade has a hidden ability,” Xavier said.
Maxilin said, “What is it, Father?”
“When its owner is in danger, it can help him,” Xavier said.
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