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*''In the elven forest, as it had always been, it was the two tomboys that signaled the start of the morning. The two would make their way through the dew-filled forest laughing loudly at one moment, only to stop so they could focus on a race to beat each other.''

*''The two girls with their cheeks colored red, stopped running once they reached the pond. The short haired that had reached the pond first, took a deep breath and began to grin as the long haired girl while making a V-sign.''

*''The long haired girl sulked as she walks past the short haired girl, climbing the giant tree as if she had been familiar with it and looked down. That place in the tree was their spot. Every morning the two would race their way to the pond, with the final destination being the top of the tree where the long haired girl was standing.''

*''By the time the two girls had explored the majority of the forest, a small change had occurred in Rena. The beings called 'spirits' began to naturally gather around Rena. They protected her so that she wouldn't get hurt and from time to time granted her requests.''

*''Though the other elves were amazed and thought that the spirits particularly followed around that child, they also knew it was the same for Eridel Territory's greatest elder, Branwen Erindel. Branwen started to observe Rena more carefully, but did not make efforts to get closer to the child.''

*''Lua and Rena still enjoyed exploring different parts of the forest. Sometimes it would be close to the barriers they were told not to leave, other times it would be deep into the southern part of the forest that other elves didn't travel often to... When the two would go exploring, Rena did not hesitate to borrow help form the spirits.''

*'''Rena:''' ''Hmm... That's true.''

*''Rena turned to look at the spirits around her and shrugged as she took a bite from the fruit. The spirits that had suddenly appeared listened to any request she had. No matter where she went, they would follow, doing what they can to protect her.''

*''Rena gathered the spirits nearby then wished and wished again that she wanted to revive the wilted flower. Though the spirits gathered and circled around Rena as usual, none of them would listen to Rena's wish.''

*''Rena and Lua held their breaths as they watched the sight before them. They both waited with hearts filled with hope to see the flower come alive and bloom. However, before long the spirit's light faded away and the flow was back to being wilted.''

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

*''Branwen 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 Branwen's fingertips.''

*''Branwen 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.''

*'''Rena:''' ''…. Yes.''

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

*''Rena couldn't answer right away and twitched her mouth. She barely suppressed herself from answering "I didn't think about anything" then thought and thought again to find a proper answer. But the answer Rena gave in the end wasn't too different from the answer she first thought of.''

*'''Rena:''' ''…… Nothing.''

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

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

*''Rena's face reddened as she lowered her head. Rena was also regretting what happened on that day. I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn't have forced those children. She even repeatedly resolved hundreds, thousands of times to not use power of the spirits again.''

*'''Branwen:''' ''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?''

*''Rena quietly shook her head. She hadn't thought that far so she realized once more how foolish her action on that day was.''

*'''Branwen:''' ''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 Branwen's warm hands petting her head.''

*''Branwen 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.''

*'''Rena:''' ''Wow… this is… isn't this that giant tree near the pond?''

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

*'''Branwen:''' ''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.''

*'''Rena:''' ''I… it was such an amazing tree?''

*'''Branwen:''' ''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.''

*''Rena started to stare straightly at the light image with a bright expression again.''

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

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

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

*'''Rena:''' ''Keep the fact that I'm elder's disciple a secret right?''

*''Rena stood up as if she understood then smiled.''

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

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

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

File:Portrait_of_Younger_Days_2.png|Portrait of Younger Days 2.

File:Portrait_of_Younger_Days_4.png|Portrait of Younger Days 4.