Story/Side Story/Rena: Difference between revisions

*''After some time had passed to the point where they now explored most of the forest, a small change started to occur around Rena. Things called 'spirits' started to naturally gather around Rena. They protected Rena so she wouldn't get hurt and granted Rena's requests from time to time. Other elves thought 'spirits particularly follow that child' and were amazed. This was a same case as the greatest elder of the Erindel territory, Branwe Erindel. Erindel started to observe Rena more carefully but didn't particularly get close to the child.''

*''Isilad's voice came from downstairs and broke the silence in the room. Sounds of wood floor creaking seemed to continue then Isilad and elder Branwe entered.''

*'''Branwe''': ''No, I should obviously help if there's someone in need. It's my job after a….''

*''Branwe trailed her words as her gaze headed towards Rena lying behind Lilia. She had already known Rena's condition wasn't good from the rumors. Just like the rumors, this child's condition didn't look too good. Branwe looked towards the spirits beside Rena's head while petting the head of Lua who was looking up at her worriedly.''

*'''Branwe''': ''(…So that's what happened.)''

*''After nodding and sending the spirits away, Branwe calmly put her hand on top of the child's forehead. Blue light started to dwell near Rena.''

*'''Branwe''': ''You were deep asleep, very sick.''

*''Branwe spoke with a soft voice. Then she looked straightly into Rena's eyes then made a strict expression.''

*'''Branwe''': ''You should know better why you ended up like this right, Rena?''

*'''Branwe''': ''….Alright, it's good if you understand.''

*''Branwe loosened her expression then smiled. She then asked a question that surprised everyone in the room.''

*'''Branwe''': ''It looks like you'll need a proper mentor. Would you like to become my disciple?''

*'''Branwe''': ''Remember, Rena. People with power cannot use their power carelessly.''

*''Branwe spoke gently as she showed Rena the powers that the spirits held. Rena's eyes shined brightly as she looked at the images of light that appeared and disappeared at the end of Branwe's fingertips.''

*'''Branwe''': ''When using power, one must take responsibility for their power. Do you remember what happened before?''

*''Branwe put her hands down on her knees then asked while staring straightly at Rena. Rena had never brought up that event ever since she woke up. She kept changing the topic if that event was about to come up.''

*'''Branwe''': ''What were you thinking when you asked the spirits to revive that flower?''

*''Branwe smiled as if she was satisfied by Rena's honest answer then continued her words.''

*'''Branwe''': ''Thank you for answering honestly. But Rena…..that was honestly a foolish action.''

*'''Branwe''': ''About everything that will happen if you revived that flower…. reviving that flower but making the surrounding plants wilt or spirits turning into dew then disappearing after using up all their power to save that flower…. Were you prepared to take responsibility if such things happened?''

*'''Branwe''': ''Not everyone can wield this power. There are more people in this world that don't have power. We, as the people with power need to take up appropriate responsibility and resolve. Always think before you use your power. About the result using your power will bring, if someone will be harmed because of me, if so then what kind of responsibility I need to take because of it.''

*''Rena quietly whispered to the spirits while feeling Branwe's warm hands petting her head.''

*''Branwe looked at Rena as if she was cute then focused once more and created an image of light in front of Rena again. Light quickly started to transform and started to show image of a giant tree.''

*''Branwe nodded gently as she continued her words.''

*'''Branwe''': ''That's right. This tree is called Eldrasil. It's a tree that gained enormous amount mana due to the power of El. This tree has gained 'consciousness' and is protecting this forest.''

*'''Branwe''': ''Haha, you don't have to be so startled. Eldrasil loves all the life residing in the forest. It must be very happy that you two came to visit every day.''

*'''Branwe''': ''My power is also possible due to connection with Eldrasil.''

*''Rena focused intently on Branwe's words as she stretched out her hand to touch various part of the light image.''

*'''Branwe''': ''This is a most important part in our lessons from now on so please remember well. Also, one more thing.''

*'''Branwe''': ''Yes, no one except you, Lua and your parents…. Must know that you are my disciple.''

*''Rena answered yes to Branwe's request as she always did. After that, she reviewed 'creating light images' she learned from Branwe then got up to leave.''

*''Branwe made a mysterious smile while looking at Rena's back.''

*''Rena stared at the direction the creature ran off to and pondered for a moment if she should tell this to Branwe, but she shook her head from Lua's voice calling her and thought.''

*''Rena shook off the worries by thinking about the present that Branwe prepared for her as a reward and headed to the village.''